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Encouraging Character in Kids

Encouraging Character in Kids

20206 FB Headers-6.pdf - 2
20206 FB Headers-6.pdf - 2 (Joni Downey)

Our kids are the future, our kids are the future leaders of tomorrow. Are we teaching them important life skill? Are we teaching them important values? Are we teaching them to be kind, respectful, responsible, confident, to be persistent, to be an honest friend, to have healthy habits, to have good manners, to behave or to understand the meaning of character?

Hi, this is Miss Joni, I'm no expert, I'm the founder of a lovely nonprofit organization, Characters of Character NFP. And I've learned a few things that I love sharing as we continue to make a difference in the life of a child.

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With my Ph.d., my Passion, my Heart and my Determination I have held onto this organization for nineteen years believing, seeing, hearing and feeling the impact that these characters have had on so many lives. While our children learn about them, they also remind adults to be of good character. Yep, the world needs more of that!

Have a great week ahead!

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Miss Joni and Team Character

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