How can I teach my kids the importance of the virtue of Service

How can I teach my kids the importance of the virtue of Service

I believe the world is one big family, and we need to help each other. -Armida Rivera Service is the act of helping others without expecting anything in return. It is a virtue that is essential for living a happy and fulfilling life. Service allows us to connect with...
The virtue of Worthiness and its impact on kids

The virtue of Worthiness and its impact on kids

Self-worth comes from one thing –thinking that you are worthy. – Wayne Dyer Worthiness is believing that you deserve the good things that come to you based on who you are on the inside, not grades, appearance, or approval from others. It is the quality of being...
What is Curiosity and how can I teach my child to be more curious?

What is Curiosity and how can I teach my child to be more curious?

When you are curious, you find lots of interesting things to do. – Walt Disney Here are some tips on how to encourage curiosity: Ask questions. One of the best ways to encourage curiosity is to ask questions. When you ask questions, you are showing that you are...
What is Courtesy and how can I nurture it in Children?

What is Courtesy and how can I nurture it in Children?

Observe Courtesy for above all it is the prince of virtues. – Bahá’u’lláh This article defines courtesy and states why it is important. It also contains a list of behaviors that courteous people avoid. In Tablet of the World, Bahá’u’lláh wrote...
What is the virtue of compassion and how can I teach compassion?

What is the virtue of compassion and how can I teach compassion?

True compassion means not only feeling another’s pain but also being moved to help relieve it. -Daniel Goleman What is Compassion? Compassion is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It is a virtue that is essential for building strong...
New in 2023 – Links to Resources for Child Well-being

New in 2023 – Links to Resources for Child Well-being

Vera’s Virtues for Kids is adding links to resources that broaden awareness of what virtues are, why they are important, and how to cultivate them for child-well-being.  This link is to a blog from The Collaborative for Spirituality in Education (CSE). The Blog has...
Spirituality in Education

Spirituality in Education

 NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2022 | Spirituality in Education I attended the Nation Conference for Spirituality in Education in 2022 and would highly recommended this conference with its wealth of information. Spirituality in Education About the Author Vera Smoot Taylor...
Virtue of Idealism (Dream Big)

Virtue of Idealism (Dream Big)

Quotation: With our thought we make the world.(Gautama Buddha) What does this quotation mean? Idealism is thinking or dreaming about ways to make things you care about better. It is believing that the thoughts or actions you send out will come back to you. Experiment...
Vera’s Virtues for Kids- Why Now?

Vera’s Virtues for Kids- Why Now?

I am a local, female minority entrepreneur in Union City, GA, and founder of Vera’s Virtues for Kids.com. It is a core character development program that offers virtue-based teaching resources. The target audience is anyone responsible for child development. The goal...
Fairness at Home and at School – Just the Basics

Fairness at Home and at School – Just the Basics

1. What is Fair when children do something that they were told not to do?  According to Bambi Betts in the What’s Fair Truth Series for children, fairness incorporates two principles of justice – reward and punishment. For example, a child is told that it is not...