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Character Lab: Life, Unplugged: Time for a Screen Test

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this blog, the author explains her experience with a Tech Shabbat - giving up electronics from Friday night to Saturday night.
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Character Lab: Lemons and Lemonade: Whatever Life Give You, Give Back

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As the Dalai Lama once said, "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." This article explains what happened to one man when he had an epiphany that changed the trajectory of his life.
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Character Lab: Knowing What You Don't Know: How to Impress an Audience

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"I don't know.". These words can be terrifying to say, however they are a sign of strength. This article explains intellectual humility and why it is important to practice.
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Character Lab: Imagine That: How Reading a Book Can Make You a Better Person

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This blog explains how reading and empathy are related.
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Character Lab: Great Expectations: Ask for What You Want

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This author cites an example from her own life that proves why communicating exactly what you want is so important in all aspects of life.
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Character Lab: Emotional Intelligence: A Beginner's Guide to Feelings

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How are you feeling today? Recognizing your emotions is critical to emotional development. Emotional intelligence can be learned, practiced, and improved. This blog offers tips for educators and parents on modeling and teaching emotional...
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Character Lab: Bragging Backfires: The Hidden Costs of Self Promotion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Take a pause and think the next time you are tempted to brag. Research shows that unfortunately, we fail to accurately assess the cost of self-promotion. This blog discusses the pitfalls of bragging.
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Character Lab: Social Intelligence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article discusses the importance of social intelligence and how to encourage it in others.
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Character Lab: Self Control

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The most important scientific discovery about self-control is that it can be taught."-Walter Mischel This article offers tips on how to encourage self-control in others.
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Character Lab: Three Good Things: Gratitude

For Students 9th - 10th
In this daily reflection, you list three things that went well for you, and why they went well. A printable chart is included.