Growing Sound has embarked on developing a new suite of products geared to build Character in children based upon the research findings from the field of Positive Psychology. This relatively new research field, led by Martin Seligman, is based on the idea of building the best in life rather than fixing the worst. The findings from Positive Psychology that make this proposed project so important are the early antecedents of character strengths that emerge in early childhood.
Teachers and parents need to be intentional about building character strengths in their children. However, as yet there is a lack of useful tools and strategies to do this. This new suite of products based on Positive Psychology will give teachers and parents fun and effective activities that promote character strengths. These songs will help instill in children the core values taught in positive psychology such as hope, optimism, gratitude, kindness, and creativity. Additionally, this music should help children develop a future orientation, better handle life experiences and internalize positive mindsets.