Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

03-11-2023

Create a Gallery of Heroes

Every student will face challenges of one kind or another in school. When they do, it helps to have role models to look to for how to handle the situation.

Being a good role model for your child is important. But don’t stop there. Use pictures and stories of heroes to help your child learn about real people who have overcome great odds.

Start with your own family. Perhaps a relative had the courage to come to this country in search of a better life, or persisted in the face of obstacles. Perhaps your parents gave up a lot so you could get a good education. Tell your child the story, and talk about what happened because of these family members’ heroic behavior.

Then, look for pictures of other people who demonstrated strength of character. A picture of Anne Frank, who wrote a diary while her family hid from the Nazis, could lead to a talk about courage and compassion. A picture of Abraham Lincoln might lead to a talk about leadership in difficult circumstances. A picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. could lead to a discussion of justice and equality.

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