When were you last intentional about identifying positive character traits with your children or grandchildren? As children grow, they need to have repeated reinforcement from the adults around them ...

When people ask me if I have any siblings, as soon as I answer “no,” they often assume a lot about my personality just because I’m an only child. Lonely, spoiled, selfish and bossy are some of the ...

Many people believe a child’s personality is ingrained and can’t be changed. But a first-of-its-kind study out of our own Michigan State University has found preschoolers who play together, can ...

Character is the set of qualities that make somebody distinctive. It is the outward manifestation of what you believe inside your mind and spirit. It is your nature, personality, and moral fiber. Your ...

A survey of 2,000 U.S. parents of children ages 0–6 found 62% prioritize their young ones learning soft skills before they’re eight years old, compared to 37% who put math at the forefront. The most ...

Everyone’s childhood is different, and the way someone is raised can have a huge impact on how they turn out. Some kids grow up with a ton of positive reinforcement—praise, encouragement and lots of ...

I've been thinking a lot about Character Education. A few decades back, I began seeing colorful Character Education posters in schools. It was part of a curriculum that promoted the basic character ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. I recently helped select 10 elementary and middle school students who were recognized at the third annual Angel Character Award ...