Strong and Kind: Helping Parents Raise Children with Character
Identify the Character Traits You Want to See in Your Children
Every parent wants to raise children who are responsible, respectful, and kind. But what does it take to help children develop these traits? In her book Strong and Kind, author and parenting expert Korie Robertson provides a straightforward, practical approach to parenting that can help you identify the character traits you want to see in your children and give them the tools they need to succeed.
Tips for Identifying Character Traits
To help you identify the character traits you want to see in your children, Robertson recommends starting by considering your own values. What are the traits that you most admire in others? What kind of person do you want your children to grow up to be? Once you have a good understanding of your own values, you can start to think about the character traits that you want to see in your children.
It is also important to consider your children's individual strengths and weaknesses. What are they naturally good at? What areas need improvement? By understanding your children's unique qualities, you can tailor your parenting approach to help them develop the character traits that they need.
Providing Tools for Success
Once you have identified the character traits you want to see in your children, you need to give them the tools they need to succeed. This means providing them with opportunities to practice these traits in a safe and supportive environment. It also means setting clear expectations and holding your children accountable for their actions.
Robertson provides a number of practical tips for helping children develop strong character traits. These tips include:
- Setting clear expectations and enforcing consequences for bad behavior.
- Praising children for good behavior and recognizing their efforts.
- Providing opportunities for children to practice empathy and compassion.
- Modeling good behavior yourself.
- Encouraging children to make amends for their mistakes.
Anecdotes and Family Pictures
Strong and Kind includes anecdotes from Robertson's own life, as well as from her husband, Duck. These anecdotes provide real-world examples of how to apply the principles in the book. The book also includes an 8-page color photo insert with pictures of the Robertson family.
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