1-Asking kids to play or join them in playing with others. 2-Being honest. 3-Listening to them. 4-Keeping secrets and promises. 5-Apologizing if they hurt someone s feelings. 6-Making your friends feel special. – Gene Bedley

I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. – Abraham Lincoln

“You’re never a loser until you quit trying.” –Mike Ditka “Mistakes are the doorway to discovery.” –Sam Horn “If you’ve never failed, it’s probably because you never tried anything very difficult.” –Clint Oster “Never, never, never, never give up!” –Winston Churchill “No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward… Read more »

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones. – Philip Brooks

One song can spark a moment, One flower can wake the dream One tree can start a forest, One bird can herald spring. One smile begins a friendship, One handclasp lifts a soul. One star can guide a ship at sea, One word can frame the goal. One vote can change a nation, One sunbeam… Read more »

Adversity does not build character, it defines it. – Author Unknown

Use this tool to teach your children how to express their feeling so others will listen and know their is a problem that needs to be solved. The example below has words filled in behind I feel. Invite your children to brainstorm all the different ways we feel such as. I feel disappointed, I feel… Read more »

“The best thing about all problems is that they are all temporary.” – Ken Poure

If your child is the victim of bullying, here is a checklist that will help you make sure the proper issues are handled. ” What was the exact situation; did it involve verbal abuse only? ” If it was verbal only, speak with the school counselor in person. Ask what measures were taken in regard… Read more »

The vast majority of those who are famous are not great. The vast majority of those who are great are not famous. –