Understanding ourselves and children from temperament to character (I)

Understanding Ourselves and Children From Temperament to Character is the 47th issue of IFFD Papers on a very interesting educational topic.It reproduces selected contents of the Opening Speech at the 19th International Family Congress of IFFD, held in Mexico City last month with more than 1,800 delegates from 43 countries. The speaker was Dr Andrew Mullins from Notre Dame University (Australia).

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Dr Andrew Mullins received his doctorate from the University of Notre Dame (Australia) where he holds an appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor. He has extensive experience in the field of education. He also collaborates with other academic entities and has given numerous lectures and seminars in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Nigeria and The Philippines. He also has collaborated with newspapers and specialized magazines with articles on education in values, character, and collaboration between schools and colleges. He is the author of ‘Parenting for Character: Equipping Your Child for Life’, a manual for teaching values to children, students and even adults. Andrew Mullins. This text reproduces selected contents of his keynote speech at the 19th International Family Congress(16 October 2015).