Character Development

It's fun to make friends and play with others, but it's not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules: ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. Includes ideas for games adults can use with...

This read-aloud book builds empathy in children ages 4-8 and helps them to understand that other people have feelings like and different from theirs; includes suggestions adults can use to reinforce skills. Children today have many fears, both real and...

It's hard for adults as well as children to try new things. It's even harder to stay the course when something is more difficult than we thought it would be, or when things don't work out the way we hoped. Yet flexibility and perseverance are essential...

When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior. Colorful illustrations and examples help children visualize how their behavior affects themselves and others. A special section for...

Everything has a place. Things last longer when we take care of them. Respect, responsibility, and stewardship are concepts that even young children can relate to-because they have things they value. It also teaches simple environmental awareness:...

Let's Put Sportsmanship and Fun Back in Youth Sports. Why kids abandon youth sports and how we can keep them in the game! When asked why they participate in organized sports, young athletes rank giving everyone a chance to play and having fun far above...