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4 Playful Activities to Help Children Develop Assertiveness

4 Playful Activities to Help Children Develop Assertiveness

Being assertive is acting with confidence, thinking for yourself, and expecting respect.  Assertiveness and confidence are two character traits I am commonly asked about by readers. Why is this?  The first reason I can think of might be that in today’s society we are becoming more aware of the detrimental affects of bullying – so… {read more}

Filed Under: Blog, Character Building Activities, Home Activities Tagged With: assertiveness, Courage

5 Character Traits Kids Learn From Serving Others

5 Character Traits Kids Learn From Serving Others

As I have experimented with more regularly serving with my children, I have realized that it really can be quite simple and, even more importantly, the kids are learning so much from the experience.  We have a family goal to offer one intentional act of kindness every week and when we have this in mind,… {read more}

Filed Under: Acts of Kindness, Blog, Parenting, Paying it Forward Tagged With: Courage, Empathy, Generosity, Service

10 Easy Character Building Activities for Toddlers

10 Easy Character Building Activities for Toddlers

Every parent knows how quickly toddlers pick things up.  They will copy most anything they see, the good and the not-so-good. Healthy habits can often be passed down by mere imitation.  However teaching toddlers the language of values and creating games around character building themes can help establish these character traits into every day work… {read more}

Filed Under: Blog, Character Building Activities, Home Activities Tagged With: Collection of Traits, Courage, Courtesy, Generosity, Gentleness, Gratitude, Kindness, Peacefulness, Respect, Responsibility, Service

Help Your Kids Practice “Self-Confidence” Through Puppet Shows

Help Your Kids Practice “Self-Confidence” Through Puppet Shows

Increasing self-confidence helps us learn how to see the world through our own eyes and live using on the wisdom we gather through experience.  It reminds us not to base our self-worth or decisions on what we hear or see from others, but to honor our true selves within.  In a world increasingly concerned with… {read more}

Filed Under: Blog, Character Building Activities, Home Activities Tagged With: Courage, Self-Confidence

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Chelsea Lee Smith is an author, certified parent educator, and mother of three children with a background in Communications and Counselling. She provides resources to parents and teachers who want to incorporate personal growth into everyday moments. Browse the shop and blog categories to find practical inspiration for family life including tips, activities, printable pages, and resource recommendations.

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