Why Teach Virtue?
Virtue almost seems a little antiquated. Maybe a lot antiquated. I mean, some of you might not really know how to define virtue. And if you can’t even define something, …
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Building Character
Fake it till you make it “We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day.” (Elder Richard G. Scott) What do …
Don’t Worry: Parental Influence Stands Supreme
I think we have all heard the phrase “Bloom Where You are Planted.” We tell ourselves and our friends that when we/they are living in difficult circumstances. But despite …
More is Caught Than Taught with Pre-Toddlers
When teaching your pre-toddler the difference between right and wrong, your kiddo will learn more from what you do that what you say. By the time your child is a …
The Importance of Accepting Personal Responsibility
The Importance of Accepting Personal Responsibility. Why we need to own up to our mistakes, even if they were unintentional. I was recently reading my newspaper’s opinion section when I …
Helping Pre-Toddlers with Intense Emotions
Find out how to respond when your 12-18 month old has intense emotions. Learn what you should do and what you should not do. Emotional responses are a complex thing–even …
Hey Parents! Moral Training Starts With You
If you want to raise your children to be good people, you need to demonstrate those qualities to your child. Last week, we talked about the moral precept of teaching …