Instilling Values and Manners

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with kids! Learn about the vibrant culture, traditions, and history of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities together.

Whether you are raising tweens or teens, the following how-tos can be implemented with an appropriate developmental lens.

Preparing kids to be high achievers who lead happy, fulfilled lives is much easier said than done. Showing them how to persevere in the face of adversity is one of the best ways to help your children thrive. No one likes their kids to feel discouraged, but being challenged and experiencing failure are important to allow them to grow. Use these three science-backed exercises such as an emotional grid, a goal setting worksheet, and a conversational cube to teach skills like identifying emotions, working through challenges and practicing positive self-talk. These printables are perfect for learning life's teachable moments (even during unknown times) and make for a great non-screen activity!

A new study found that when parents lie to their kids (even little white lies) their kids are more likely to tell lies as adults.

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month - find out how to help your child.

Celebrate National Superhero Day on April 28 with your child and show her the importance of having heroes and being a hero to others.

Many kids go through a lying phase at some point, but how should you handle it? Follow these six tips from an expert.

Treating other people with dignity means treating them the way we’d like to be treated ourselves.

Find some kid-friendly acts of kindness to try with your family!

Martin Luther King Jr.'s remarkable legacy and values can be hard to convey to children of any age. Use this guide to share MLK quotes, facts, and life lessons with kids to keep his dream alive.

What's the path to good manners for your children? Get age-appropriate tips for raising polite children, from toddlers to teens, who behave well at the dinner table and beyond.

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Find tips on instilling your family values into your children. learn how to spell out what you believe in and why.

Parents can help their children learn to be resilient in the face of everday obstacles.

You can create an environment in which your child will develop the habits of honesty, generosity, and a sense of justice.

You can help your children adopt positive values, including cleanliness, compassion, honesty, promptness, and responsibility.

Learn how to help your children set personal goals and work towards them.

Get help understanding your tween's fascination with high-tech entertainment, and find tips to limit the amount of time he spends on it.