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Actionable advice for parents and teachers—based on science. 

 

Playbooks

Evidence-based ways to build character in kids. More to come soon!

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Grit Playbook
Grit Playbook

Passion and perseverance for long-term goals

Gratitude Playbook
Gratitude Playbook

Appreciating what you’ve been given

Curiosity Playbook
Curiosity Playbook

Wanting to know more

Self-Control Playbook
Self-Control Playbook

Doing what’s best in the long-run despite short-term temptations

Recent Thoughts of the Week

Observations on how the science of character can improve our everyday lives, from Founder & CEO Angela Duckworth

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Paying it Forward
Paying it Forward

Gratitude sparks generosity.

Gauging Your Gratitude
Gauging Your Gratitude

How grateful are you today?

Capturing the Moment
Capturing the Moment

Filming and forgetting our lives.

Experiences Endure
Experiences Endure

How to give gifts that last.

Headwinds Versus Tailwinds
Headwinds Versus Tailwinds

Barriers loom larger than benefits.

Social Media and Well-Being
Social Media and Well-Being

The double-edged sword of social media.