Tolerance is an attitude that allows us to be comfortable with the diversity in the world.

From the Anger Management for Kids series: Holding a stubborn attitude of "I´m going to do it my way, no matter what you say!" is a setup that does not leave room to consider all the possibilities.

Self-determination is a skill that is beneficial for kids of all abilities to learn, to the extent they are able. It is with self-determination that self-motivation is developed.

Step by step is the way self sufficiency is learned, beginning with toddlers reaching out in their own first steps away from the supporting hands that have been helping them.

When we begin taking responsibility for our actions, we reclaim our personal power, and the same goes for kids as they grow through the stages to adulthood.

If we respect kids as individuals who have their own thoughts, emotions, and dreams, they will feel good about themselves and in turn respect us.

Don´t we all like the feeling of success in gaining or even making steps toward a goal?

Motivation and energy are partners. Motivation breeds more energy and when we feel energized we are more easily motivated.

Learning manners is important for kids of all abilities to help them accept and be accepted in everyday society.

Loyalty develops when tests come that could break a friendship apart and you still remain at that person´s side, their steady unconditional friend.