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Raising Responsive and Responsible Children
IntroductionIt becomes apparent that we are facing novel challenges in raising responsive and responsible children. ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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How to Discipline Children and Help Them Develop Self-Control
IntroductionAll children misbehave at some time; it's part of finding out what appropriate behavior is and where the ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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What Values Do We Want to Teach?
The place of values in the classroom is controversial. Whether teachers should teach values is not really the point. ...
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Teaching Kids Honesty
Introduction Honesty is a virtue and it can be taught to children. Teaching the value of honesty to children is part of ...
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How To Give Your Child A Positive Attitude
Some children have such a negative attitude -- ". . . nobody likes me . . . nothing good ever happens to me . . . ...
Source: Heartland Family Service
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Positive Discipline Fosters Empathy and Sympathy
Positive discipline strategies can help your child understand the consequences of misbehavior while encouraging ...
Source: Center for Child Well Being
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Teaching Gratitude
Gratitude is something that can and should be practiced at home. Research shows that people who practice gratitude feel ...
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Taking Care of Business: Discovering Personal Power
Much of how people feel about themselves relates directly to how well they manage their days and “take care of ...
Source: Palo Alto Medical Foundation
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Building Positive Relationships
Safety and SecurityMost students need a strong sense of comfort and safety from both physical and emotional abuse and ...
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Failure is Underrated: 5 Subjects Where Mistakes Are a Must
If our students donât make mistakes, they arenât trying anything new. Here are five classes in which we should expect ...
Source: Education.com
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Ethics in the Classroom: What You Need to Know
Ethics and morals are often associated with religion, but schools can also provide important lessons in ethical ...
Source: Education.com
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Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen: Activities III
Our Heroes! Heroes are everywhere, and sharing stories about them can help children understand what qualities it takes ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen: Resources I
Books That Can Support Character Development The books in this section are arranged alphabetically by author. They are ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen: Activities I
Making good decisions is an important part of strong character. What to Do ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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6 Reasons Why Every Student Should Take Shop Class
New voices are calling for the return of shop class. Here's why it matters for your child.
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"I Can Do It!" Raising a Resilient Preschooler
During the preschool years, your child meets new peers, learns fresh skills, and begins to learn about himself as an...
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Why Kids Cheat and How to Stop It
How can parents keep kids from cheating in a society that seems to stress winning at any cost? Here's what parents can...
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The Moral Self and Acquistion of Values in Children
One important ingredient in self-development is the acquisition of values. Colby and Damon (1992) found that adults who...
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Self-Regulation: The Key to Successful Students?
Self-regulation is increasingly being seen as a good predictor of a child's academic success. What is it, and how can...
Source: Education.com
