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Character Series

Find the links here for all my posts in the Teaching Kids About Character alphabetic parenting series.

Posts are personal reflections on how to raise kids to develop these positive traits. I share ideas I am using with my 3 year old son as well as ideas I’ve gathered from various parenting experts and sources.

To learn more about me and my background in teaching and behaviour therapy, please visit the About Me page. Thanks for joining me on this journey!Teaching Character Sidebar Ad

A is for Adventurous

B is for Behaved: Simple Ways to Gain Cooperation

C is for Confident: Lessons From the Wizard of Oz

D is for Dauntless: Living with Peanut Allergy

E is for Empathetic: 10 Ways to Teach Empathy

F is for Friendly: Encouraging Kindness, Sharing and Attentive Listening

G is for Grateful: 5 Keys to Raising Grateful Kids

H is for Honest: 5 Reasons Kids Lie and How to Teach Them About Honesty

I is for Independent: Teaching Kids Independence – 2 Strategies That Really Work

J is for Joyful: 30 Joyful Ways to Connect With Your Child in 10 Minutes

K is for Knowledgeable: 4 Easy Ways to Help Your Child Love Learning

L is for Loving: Loving Our Kids Unconditionally – What to Do Instead of Punishment

M is for Mellow: Crusing Towards Mellow: A Roadmap for Supporting Upset Kids

N is for Nature-Loving: 30 Fun Ways to Prevent Nature-Deficit Disorder

O is for Optimistic: 8 Keys to Raising Optimistic Kids

P is for Polite: 10 Times to Teach Politeness – Raising a Well-Mannered Child

Q is for InQuisitive: 5 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Curiosity Today

R is for Responsible: Teaching Preschoolers Responsibility – Going Beyond Chores

S is for Social: Helping Aggressive Kids – 10 Positive Parenting Tips to Help

T is for Talented: Helping Your Child’s Strengths Shine

U is for Understanding: Raising Prejudice Free Kids

V is for Values-Centred: Reflecting on the Messages We Send Our Kids

W is for Wonder-full: 8 Ways to Help Young Kids LOVE Science

X is for eXpressive: Teaching Kids About Their Assertive SUPER-POWERS!

Y is for (being) Yourself: Healthy Self-Esteem – What Parents Can Do to Help

Z is for Zestful: The ABCs of Raising Happy Kids!

List of alphabetic journey topics regarding teaching children character

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  1. Lauren says

    July 4, 2014 at 6:10 am

    Hi Sue 🙂 Have just popped into your blog to see what you’ve been up to, I love the alphabet character traits idea you’ve got going, and you’re so organised to have them all planned out with the dates they’ll be posted. You must have put a lot of thought into it! I’ll keep following along.

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    • Sue Lively says

      July 4, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Thanks so much for dropping by Lauren! Glad to have you along on our little character adventure!

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      • Lauren says

        July 21, 2014 at 2:11 am

        Hi Sue – my version of the Alphabet Project is on my blog. I called it the A-Z of a successful classroom. Would love for you to read it and let me know your thoughts http://teachertypes.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-z-of-successful-classroom-my.html
        Thanks, Lauren 🙂

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        • Sue Lively says

          July 21, 2014 at 8:35 am

          I’ll definitely check it out Lauren! Heading there now!

  2. Sharon says

    August 30, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    I am so happy to have come across your blog. I’m learning a lot now that I’m back to being a stay-at-home Mom. After years of not being there for my child because of work I’m seeing traits and values that she should have learned at an earlier age, things she should have learned from me. Your character series will surely put us back on the right track. Your other blogs are helping me deal with other challenges as well.

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    • Sue Lively says

      August 30, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      Thanks for taking the time to comment Sharon. I’m glad you found us too! It’s really nice to hear about other moms going through the same things. Glad to have you along on the journey! Best, Sue

      Reply
  3. Carrie says

    September 19, 2014 at 4:07 am

    I just read your post on honesty—so great! Do you have a resource that lists children’s books about building character?

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  4. Penny says

    June 17, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    Such a cool site and great articles… but did you notice your “P” block is upside down?

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    • Sue Lively says

      June 18, 2015 at 7:33 am

      Thanks so much Penny! I’m glad to have you drop by and explore and hope you find what you’re looking for here. As for the blocks – I think the actual D was the wrong colour – you’re probably the first to notice! LOL Best, Sue

      Reply
  5. fotbollströjor says

    August 17, 2018 at 10:10 am

    Keep up the excellent work and producing in the crowd!

    Reply
  6. Music says

    December 16, 2021 at 9:24 am

    Thanks this was a good read!

    Reply

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