Search Institute recently updated their website for parents MVParents.com. For 50 years Search Institute has provided research and resources to promote positive change on behalf of youth. They are best known for the 40 Developmental Assets. The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults. The Developmental Assets represent the relationships, opportunities, and personal qualities that young people need to avoid risks and to thrive.

MVParents.com provides answers and ideas for the “need-to-know-right-now” questions that drive parents to the Internet, but more importantly it also provides parents with an understanding of what it takes to raise successful kids who will become healthy, responsible, and caring adults. The site draws from both research conducted with millions of young people and the experience of parents like yourself. I urge you to check out the site before you need the answers. It is father-friendly and full of great ideas for parents, grandparents, teachers, religious workers . . . anybody who wants to value our children and help them to thrive!