Character traits Optimism & Curiosity are key to success. Can parents develop their children’s character & how can parenting assessment help?

1. According to Paul Tough the
development of key character traits that
lead to success are:
• Grit
• Self-Control
• Zest
• Social Intelligence
• Gratitude
• Optimism
• Curiosity
Source: Paul Tough, How Children Succeed Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
(2012)
Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt, Boston
Which Parenting Behaviors assessed by the
Keys to Interactive Parenting Scale (KIPS)
promote the development of these Traits?
Character and Parenting
For accompanying discussion see: http://comfortconsults.com/blog/

2. 1. Sensitivity of Response
2. Supports Emotions
3. Physical Interaction
4. Involvement
5. Agenda
6. Language Experiences
7. Reasonable Expectations
8. Adapts Strategies to Child
9. Limits & Consequences
10.Supportive Directions
11.Encouragement
12.Exploration/Curiosity
KIPS Item
Grit
Zest
Social Intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Self-Control
Character
Character and Parenting

3. 1. Sensitivity of Response
2. Supports Emotions
3. Physical Interaction
4. Involvement
5. Agenda
6. Language Experiences
7. Reasonable Expectations
8. Adapts Strategies to Child
9. Limits & Consequences
10.Supportive Directions
11.Encouragement
12.Exploration/Curiosity
KIPS Item
Grit
Zest
Social Intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Self-Control
Character
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Character and Parenting

4. 1. Sensitivity of Response
2. Supports Emotions
3. Physical Interaction
4. Involvement
5. Agenda
6. Language Experiences
7. Reasonable Expectations
8. Adapts Strategies to Child
9. Limits & Consequences
10.Supportive Directions
11.Encouragement
12.Exploration/Curiosity
KIPS Item
Grit
Zest
Social Intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Character and Parenting
Self-Control
Character

5. 1. Sensitivity of Response
2. Supports Emotions
3. Physical Interaction
4. Involvement
5. Agenda
6. Language Experiences
7. Reasonable Expectations
8. Adapts Strategies to Child
9. Limits & Consequences
10.Supportive Directions
11.Encouragement
12.Exploration/Curiosity
KIPS Item
Grit
Zest
Social Intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Self-Control
Character
Character and Parenting

6. 1. Sensitivity of Response
2. Supports Emotions
3. Physical Interaction
4. Involvement
5. Agenda
6. Language Experiences
7. Reasonable Expectations
8. Adapts Strategies to Child
9. Limits & Consequences
10.Supportive Directions
11.Encouragement
12.Exploration/Curiosity
KIPS Item
Grit
Zest
Social Intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Self-Control
Character
Character and Parenting

7. Parents can support the development of the seven
character traits of success
Parenting assessment tools can be very useful in
supporting parents in developing these traits
Your thoughts on how parents can promote the development of
character are very welcome in the blog’s comments section:
http://comfortconsults.com/blog/
Character and Parenting

8. See ComfortConsults.com for more information on what KIPS can
do for you, your program and families

9. See ComfortConsults.com for more information on what KIPS can
do for you, your program and families

10. See ComfortConsults.com for more information on what KIPS can
do for you, your program and families