Families

Propel your child’s potential with strength-based, mindful, and intentional practices when bringing The Character Effect™ into your home.

Engaging Families
Every Step of the Way

The Character Effect™ extends its reach to families and brings a strength-based approach to all family interactions. We partner with families through family and/or parent events to support parents’ understanding of strength-based and mindful practices, and their positive impact on their child and family life.

Family Engagement Resources

Check out our strength-based resources and simple activities you can use at home to promote your child’s social and emotional growth.

Family Crest 
of Strengths

Download our Family Crest of Strengths activity to help build your families core values and how your family wants to be remembered.

Strength Spotting
Tourney

Too much basketball? Try this bracket for your family. Tally up your strengths each week and discover which rise to the top.

At Home 
Relaxation Station

Create a comforting space at home where your child can relax and regain emotional balance while practicing coping skills.

I noticed my son using mindful breathing techniques that neither my husband nor I had taught him. To see this application of self-regulation away from school was inspiring.

Tiffany Gruen

Teacher and Mom

FOR FAMILIES

Powerful Family
Partnerships Lead to

Strong family partnerships create meaningful, lasting impact across student success, engagement, and overall school culture.

Improved Academic Achievement

Students perform better academically when families are actively engaged in their learning journey.

Improved Attendance

Consistent family involvement helps reinforce the importance of showing up and staying engaged every day.

Decreased Disciplinary Issues

Aligned support between families and schools leads to more positive behaviors and fewer disruptions.

Improved School Environments

Family partnerships help foster a more supportive, connected, and positive school climate.

Lower Drop Out Rates

Ongoing family engagement increases student motivation and long-term commitment to staying in school.

What Strengths Do You See in Your Child?

Every child has a unique set of Character Strengths. Explore the strengths you notice in your child and learn how to nurture and support them.

What Are Your Top Strengths?

Want to find out what your top Character Strengths are? Take our Character Strengths quiz.

Natural
Strength Practices

Natural Strength Practices are a unique approach to parenting from The Character Effect™. Natural Strength Practices encourage you to be intentional and mindful in your parenting while focusing on your child’s innate strengths. Whether you’re seeking practical tips or just looking for reassurance, this is your go-to space for insightful support.

Intentional

Every action and interaction is purposeful. By approaching parenting and learning with intention, we create experiences that guide growth, reinforce positive behaviors, and help children reach their full potential.

Strength-Based

We focus on building and leveraging each child’s unique strengths. By identifying what makes them thrive, we empower students to overcome challenges, boost confidence, and approach learning with curiosity.

Mindfulness

Being present matters. Through mindfulness, children and adults alike develop awareness, manage emotions, and respond thoughtfully to challenges, creating a calmer, more focused, and balanced environment.

Let’s Work Together!

Whether you’re an educator, parent, or school leader, our programs are designed to build Character Strengths that create lasting impact. Let’s find the right fit together.