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When you talk to your child about their strength behaviours, you increase the likelihood that your child will use their strengths again in the future.

Children who use strengths tend to be happier, more resilient, and more successful at school.

 

In this section, you will learn how to talk with your child about their unique strengths.

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Strengths to Celebrate

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Find a strength name that feels natural to you

Authenticity

Honesty, Being truthful

Appreciation of Beauty

Awe, Wonder

Bravery

Courage

Creativity

Adaptability, Originality, Uniqueness

Curiosity

Exploring, Inquisitiveness

Fairness

Justice, Sharing

Forgiveness

Grace, Mercy

Gratitude

Thankfulness

Hope

Optimism, Positivity

Humour

Fun, Playfulness

Kindness

Generosity, Helpfulness

Leadership

Influence, Initiative

Love

Affection

Love of Learning

Studiousness

Modesty

Humility

Open-mindedness

Critical thinking, Good judgement

Persistence

Grit, Perseverance

Perspective

Wisdom

Prudence

Carefulness, Cautiousness

Self-regulation

Discipline, Self-control

Social Intelligence

Emotional intelligence, Friendliness

Spirituality

Faith

Teamwork

Loyalty

Zest

Eagerness, Energy, Enthusiasm

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Practice noticing your child's strengths

Picture your child using one of their strengths this week.

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The Strengths to Grow online resource was created by the Resilient Youth Research Group directed by Dr. Margaret Lumley at the University of Guelph. It is based upon research conducted by several scientists, including Robert McGrath, Ryan Niemic, Nansook Park, Christopher Peterson, Martin Seligman, Anat Shoshani, and Lea Waters. If you would like more information about the scientific work that informed this resource, please click here.

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