Posts Tagged ‘virtues’
Building Character in Your Kids
Character matters! Building strong moral character in our kids is an ongoing process, taught and reinforced daily. Virtues are foundational to character building. Virtues are traits deemed morally good and valued as basic principles of good moral conduct. They include qualities necessary for well-being and happiness. Use these ideas to build a strong moral fabric…
Read MoreThe Gift of a Good Book
Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. Watch for more ideas from Carol on Faith First Parent. Looking for a special gift for a young grandchild? Do a little research to find good books that share ideas of moral courage and virtue. Check out your church bookstore or…
Read MoreFive Tips to Instill Respect
Respecting others in thought, word, and deed is a foundational virtue to instill in young children. When respect reigns in the family, children learn to be kind and thoughtful to others. It’s a simple fact, adult behaviors are the direct model for kids. The antithesis of respect is rudeness and disrespect. With young children, disobedience…
Read MoreWhy Kids Need Virtues Training
Kids need virtues training. Why? Because no one wants to spend time with poorly behaved kids or adults for that matter. • Virtue is moral excellence and exhibition of good behavior. • Virtue is universal and highly recognized by all cultures of the world. • Virtues are basic qualities necessary for well being and happiness. Moral excellence…
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