HEY PARENTS!

Each month we will highlight a virtue - a quality of good character - that you may want to read, talk about, watch for in others and put into practice with your child.

There are 2 books that will be the books of the month and all of the books on this website can be found at our LIBRARY here at For Goodness Sake. These books can be used to start up a natural discussion and focus for your child about the character quality.

Some Tips for Nurturing Your Child’s Innate Character:

• Create a comfortable place together to read and talk
• Decide on a special time during the week to be with each other for reading and sharing.
• ALWAYS ask your child to tell you what they learned from the story.
• NEVER tell your child what they should have learned from the story. It’s more fun to hear what they have discovered from it!
• Be consistent in reading and discussing good character qualities with your child so they can learn and grow with your help!

Questions That Spark Discussion!

• How did the characters in the book express this month’s virtue?
• Would you or your child have done anything differently if you were one of the characters?
• When have you and your child expressed the featured virtue?
• How are you and your child going to express the virtue today, tomorrow, this month, this year…?

And feel free to come up with other great books not mentioned and questions on your own that make your discussion connect more with your child’s age and interests! ☺

Thanks for checking us out!
Be sure to check our website often to see what events, programs and workshops we are providing to nurture both parents and children alike here at For Goodness Sake!