01 Dec 2025
CHARACTER STRENGTHS
We need to understand the importance of character strengths because these foundational qualities shape our children's development far beyond academic achievements. During these formative years, children are building the core traits that will influence their relationships, decision-making, and resilience throughout their lives.
Understanding character strengths helps parents recognise and nurture their children's natural abilities while supporting growth in areas that might need development. For instance, when parents understand how kindness or perseverance contributes to their child's wellbeing, they can create opportunities to practice these strengths through daily activities and conversations.
These character strengths serve as protective factors against challenges children may face. A child who has developed gratitude might cope better with disappointment, while one who has cultivated bravery might handle peer pressure more effectively. Parents who understand this can actively support their children through difficulties by helping them draw upon their character strengths.
We are looking forward to seeing all the different character strengths we are growing at St Joseph's tomorrow.