Once in a while, a simple idea comes along that radically changes how we see and treat our children Teaching children, how to see the character strengths they have, how to use them, when they face difficulties or challenges and how to build upon them as they move through life leads them towards success. Research shows that Character strengths have the potential to help children develop a growth mindset, a benefit finding mindset verses a fault-finding mindset. According to research, children that are given these tools demonstrate increased emotional and intellectual health… higher self-esteem and better self-images. They learn to cope better. They will not bully or be as affected by bullies as using behaviors based on character strengths is shown to break up the negativity bias. Children become more successful in academics and families that use them to strength spot each other become more peaceful and better connected. Parents can learn to be strength based in their parenting, teachers can use this as a tool in the classroom and children will be better connected to positive emotions and behaviors for themselves and their friends. Kids will learn what is right with them instead of what is wrong with them. They will discover their talents and their identity will be based on their character.
It builds on resilience, optimism, and an enduring sense of achievement. It is proven to be a moral intelligence builder for children.

This book takes children on a journey around, visiting actual places via the author Donna Martire Miller’s stories and the original photography of Joseph Bologna.