What are virtues and why are they important to teach our kids

What are virtues and why are they important to teach our kids

Virtue is: How you act Virtues are qualities of the spirit that we are born with.  They are good and desirable because they are the foundation of a moral and ethical life. Virtues can be taught and nurtured in several ways. Teaching them is not just a pouring in of...
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 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...
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...