Character Quests

When I started this journey, I never thought I'd be putting my ideas into a blog. I certainly didn't think that it would become something that I wanted to document. I didn't realize it would be so beneficial. I figured it would take a while to see results. Welp, here I am. But, I'm not a writer. I often have bad grammar and when I read my posts/tests/emails later I often find things that I should have changed before I sent them. Those changes are usually silly mistakes that would be easily spotted by a proper writer. I am not a proper writer. So, bear with me. (I just looked up if it was correct to write "bear with me" or "bare with me". That's because I'm not a writer and I lack some basic understanding of the English language. Especially written. So, if I haven't triggered you so far, you'll probably be okay. If you're cringing, I'd recommend a different blog, because you're not going to have a good time. I decided...

"People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built." -Elenor Roosevelt     I have two sons A 11 years old and R 7 years old. They have huge kind hearts and would help just about anyone who needed it. But, they still have moments when I wonder about their character. Sometimes they don't share, say mean things, feel insecure about putting themselves out there, don't think outside the box, act ungrateful, and forget to put others first. They also have moments when they get down on themselves and feel inadequate or struggle to see their potential. These moments can be worrying for me. What kind of people are my boys going to grow into?  So, I decided it was time to do something more. I did some research on how to help children be happier and feel more fulfilled. In my search, I found a study  on the prosocial behaviors of pre-teens. They evaluated the initial happiness and satisfaction levels i...