The Seven Essential Virtues of Moral Intelligence that kids must have if they are to overcome negative pressures and act morally— with or without your guidance. Empathy-Identifying with and feeling other people’s concerns Conscience-Knowing the right way to act and acting that way Self-Control-Regulating your thoughts and actions so you act right Respect-Showing you value others by treating them with consideration Kindness-Demonstrating concern about the welfare of others Tolerance-Respecting the dignity and rights of all persons Fairness-Choosing to be open minded and to act in a just way “No parenting book I know of offers so many practical insights, workable strategies, and inspiring stories, books, videos, and other family-friendly resources for intentionally teaching these crucial character strengths.” — from the foreword by Thomas Lickona, author, Raising Good Children “Provides a much-needed antidote to the waves of incivility, intolerance, and insensitivity sweeping through our nation’s youth culture. Dr. Michele Borba offers parents a treasure trove of ideas for building the most neglected intelligence around: our kids’ moral intelligence. I’d like to see a copy of this book in every home across America “— Thomas Armstrong, author, 7 Kinds of Smart, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, and Awakening Your Child’s Natural Genius “If you care about the future of our children and our nation, read this important book Perfectly balancing cutting-edge research with practical strategies, engaging anecdotes and wise insights, Michele Borba shows us how to do what really matters most-how to help our kids become good and caring human beings."— Jack Canfield,coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul, Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul, and Chicken Soup for the Father’s Soul “This brilliant book will help anyone who lives or works with children build the skills and moral values that make cruel, selfish, and destructive behavior unthinkable. This book will save lives."— Jane Bluestein, author, Creating Emotionally Safe Schools and Parents, Teens and Boundaries: How to Draw the Line
