GoVirtues

In this Bonus Episode, I speak with Patti Jenkins, a Master Facilitator for The Virtues Project, a passionate and purposeful educator and a loving mother. We discuss the virtue of Trust, and how important it is to develop a culture of trust in our relationships. We dive into examples related to families and education as well. In an episode filled with love, laughter, wisdom and full of emotion, Patti truly delivers one of the most profound conversations we've had to date.GoVirtues:Instagram |...

In this episode, we speak about how to help children stay strong when they are afraid. In many situations, children look upon us as their ‘heroes’, when they are afraid. Quite often, fear comes from not having traveled the path before, or the ‘unknown’. Sometimes it comes from having failed before, and having the courage to persevere and go at it again. We speak about different strategies and examples of how we can teach children to have courage and to listen to their hearts. How can children...

This week, we laugh and laugh as we focus on the virtue of Cheerfulness. Tové Kane is a broadcaster, and founder of the Speak & Shine Academy. She is passionate about teaching health and happiness and cares deeply about sustainability. Tové is a certified teacher in Mindfulness and Laughter Yoga. Join us as we discuss how families can find simple ways to be Cheerful, all through the practice of laughter. Come, laugh away with us this week.GoVirtues:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteTové KaneW...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting boundaries and how this creates a safe space for families and for our relationships to thrive. We reflect on the virtue of Assertiveness, and speak of how we can cooperate in setting ground rules to create a culture of respect and trust.GoVirtues:Instagram | Facebook | Website

This week, we explore the role of the parent as a guide and explore different situations we can better prepare our children for to avoid power struggles.GoVirtues:Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this conversation, we dive into many personal examples of rituals within our own families that help cultivate an attitude of gratitude. We speak about the difficulties and circumstances that families find themselves in, and how we can, despite the challenges continue to be an excellent role model for our children.GoVirtues:Instagram | Facebook | Website

This week, we speak about praise and the virtue of Appreciation. We discuss and reflect on past and personal experiences on how the use of effective and intentional praise works positively on our kids and ourselves.GoVirtues:Instagram | Facebook | Website

As we open Season 2, it is with great enthusiasm that I introduce my co-host Shareen Ratnani. Join us in a light-hearted conversation about the importance of raising responsible children. Does your child take agreements seriously? Do they respond ably and admit mistakes without making excuses?Join us as we uncover the virtue of Responsibility, and speak about how to create routines, acknowledge children and recognise teachable moments in our homes.GoVirtues:Instagram | Facebook | Website

Season 1 Final Episode.In our final episode of Season 1, we speak with Dr. Mary Wilde and reflect on the virtue of Compassion. We discuss on how the virtues are rooted within us, and Mary gives us advice on how we need to be mindful and thoughtful about what we say or do with our children.Reflection Cards are available from The Virtues Project.Digital cards are available on The Virtues Cards app.Rate us: www.familyofvirtues.com/rate.Host: Richard Sidharta (Instagram | Twitter), Family of Virt...

In our penultimate episode of Season 1, we reflect on the virtue of Gratitude with Jed Jurchenko. We discuss the importance of cultivating routines and rituals which model thankfulness in our homes and Jed shares with us practical tips on how we can take the first step towards this with our children, our partners, and with ourselves.Reflection Cards are available from The Virtues Project.Digital cards are available on The Virtues Cards app.Rate us: www.familyofvirtues.com/rate.Host: Richard S...