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How to Teach Kids Virtue (with Maria Marianayagam)

April 9, 2024 by Danielle Filed Under: Girlfriends Podcast Leave a Comment

In this episode, Danielle Bean talks to Maria Marianyagam, a children’s book author, about teaching kids virtue. 

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Maria shares her journey of becoming a children’s book author and the importance of starting to teach virtues at a young age. They discuss Maria’s board book series, which focuses on virtues like hope and courage, and how parents can engage with the series. Danielle also addresses the topic of female friendships and the importance of cultivating meaningful connections with other women.
 
Takeaways
  • Teaching virtues to children from a young age is important for their development and can help them grow into effective and fruitful individuals.
  • Maria Marianyagam’s board book series, which focuses on virtues like hope and courage, provides a fun and accessible way for children to learn about and practice virtues.
  • Parents can engage with the series by reading the books with their children, using the discussion questions and activities provided on Maria’s website, and modeling virtuous behavior themselves.
  • Female friendships are important for women and can provide support, affirmation, and a unique understanding of shared experiences.
  • It is important to be reflective about the friendships in our lives, invest time and energy into maintaining them, and bring any struggles or concerns to prayer.
Learn more about Maria at her website.
Check out her baby virtue books!

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