Kiki is turning three next month. I have been reading a book called How Children Succeed. It listed these 7 essential character traits children need for them to be successful in life. I looked up thier dictionary definitions on Merriam-Webster.
Grit
firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger
Curiosity
one that arouses interest especially for uncommon or exotic characteristics
Self-control
restraint exercised over one’s own impulses, emotions, or desires
Social intelligence*
the ability to get along well with others, and to get them to cooperate with you
Zest
a lively quality that increases enjoyment, excitement, or energy
Optimism
an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome
Gratitude
a feeling of appreciation or thanks
Now the real question is how do I teach Kiki to possess all those qualities.
* = Webster does not have a definition for social intelligence so I looked it up on Google.