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

Facing Fears - Courage

Oct 14th, 2021 34m 18s

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 ‘

Laugh Away with Tové Kane

Sep 30th, 2021 48m

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

Setting Boundaries

Sep 23rd, 2021 43m 51s

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

The Guide

Sep 15th, 2021 42m 42s

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

Attitude of Gratitude

Sep 8th, 2021 37m 51s

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, despi

The Art of Appreciating Children

Sep 1st, 2021 38m 39s

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 | Faceboo

How Do I Raise a Responsible Child?

Aug 26th, 2021 44m 46s

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 respo

Compassionate Parenting with Dr. Mary Wilde

Nov 5th, 2020 55m 28s

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 thought

A Thankful Family with Jed Jurchenko

Oct 29th, 2020 52m 23s

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 w

Peaceful Parenting with Bonnie McClure

Oct 22nd, 2020 52m 35s

This week, I speak with Bonnie McClure, a writer who prefers to write on topics covering a cross-section between spirituality and psychology. We discuss the importance of peacefulness as a virtue, and what it looks like in our homes with our ch

Parenting with Commitment with Eran Katz

Oct 15th, 2020 54m 40s

Eran Katz is a clinical psychologist and parenting counselor. He specializes in attachment theory. He's also the father of two children who are his best parenting teachers. He believes that parenting is one of the most important jobs we will ev

The World Lives On Hope with Eric Christiansen

Oct 8th, 2020 55m 49s

In this episode, we speak to award-winning film director Eric Christiansen on the virtue of 'Hope'. We discuss his personal experiences, trials, and tribulations and tap into his wisdom of how he managed to find hope even in the most challengin

Celebrating Creativity with Nico de Villiers

Oct 1st, 2020 54m 58s

In this episode, Nico and I discuss the virtue of Creativity. Nico uses anecdotes from his own profession and his personal life to reflect on what creativity means in everyday life, and how this enables children to be able to discover their spe

Spiritual Companioning with Linda Kavelin-Popov

Sep 24th, 2020 47m 5s

In our second episode with Linda Kavelin-Popov, we discuss the strategy of Spiritual Companioning and the virtue of empathy. As we listen, we all learn an important skill to address feelings and to support children to make moral choices. It inv

We Are One People with Linda Kavelin-Popov

Sep 17th, 2020 24m 26s

Be prepared to open your mind, heart and soul as we discuss The Virtues Project with Co-Founder Linda Kavelin-Popov. We reflect on the virtues, the state of our common humanity and our commitment as parents to be the difference one action at a

Let's Talk with Mojgan Tosif

Sep 10th, 2020 53m

In this episode, we continue our reflection on Tact as we speak with Mojgan Tosif about how we communicate with our children. As parents, we need to remember what our role is - as a guide and counselor, not an authoritarian or a dictator. By re

'Tact' - Virtues Reflections

Sep 3rd, 2020 15m 30s

This week we reflect on the virtue of Tact. All of us may have the best of intentions, however, some of the words we use, and the timing of the conversation is the main difference between encouragement and discouragement. We either open the doo

Determined Kids with Joseph Hamer

Aug 27th, 2020 50m 46s

In this episode, we talk to Joseph Hamer about the parental longing for our children to be determined and succeed. With perceptiveness, we uncover the implications of our actions, and if our actions will be producing the desired results.Reflect

'Courage' - Virtues Reflections

Aug 20th, 2020 17m 16s

This week, we reflect on the virtue of Courage, and how we as parents can support our children and provide them with the skills to power through their own battles to become resilient and determined individuals.Reflection Cards are available fro

Honouring Our Spirit with Dara Feldman - Part 2

Aug 13th, 2020 40m 46s

In this second part of the 2 part series, Dara Feldman goes deeper into discussing the virtue of Reverence, and how we can practice it together as families with our children. Additionally, we touch on the topic of personal journaling and what t

'Reverence' - Virtues Reflections

Aug 9th, 2020 11m 18s

We are practicing reverence when we have an attitude of respect towards all living things. When we have a regular practice of reflection or prayer. Lets reflect on how we can build an attitude of reverence in our families.Reflection Cards are a

Honouring Our Spirit with Dara Feldman - Part 1

Aug 6th, 2020 31m 52s

How can we as families honour each other, and ensure that we practice the spirit of reverence and gratitude in our daily lives? The first of a two part series, Dara Feldman discusses her journey from being a celebrated educator, to an advocate

'Awe' - Virtues Reflections

Aug 2nd, 2020 10m 41s

Awe is deep respect and reverence for the Source of Life. We reflect on the virtue of Awe, and how we as adults may have lost our appreciation of the wonders of our creation and the Creator, and how children through their innocence are more con

Purposeful Parenting with Pam Mundy

Jul 30th, 2020 54m 2s

Guest Pam Mundy shares her wisdom and experience on how we can be purposeful as parents by understanding children, catering to their needs and by creating rituals and routines that celebrate the relationship between parent and child.Reflection