Parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and librarians report that the Kelly Bear resources teach children essential life skills such as self-control, problem solving, healthy living habits, and social competence. The materials serve to increase children’s self-awareness, empathy, and positive behaviors.

Kelly Bear books give adults the words to say that encourage open communication and bonding, the keys to raising responsible, caring, well-adjusted teens.

The Kelly Bear character represents no single culture or race, so all children readily identify with him. All of the Kelly Bear resources guide children toward developing positive character traits such as honesty, dependability, perseverance, and respect. They help children develop the skills necessary for them to thrive.

Teachers.Net Recommends The Kelly Bear C.A.R.E.S. Program
The Kelly Bear multi-media curriculum teaches vital social skills
and fosters children's emotional physical, and intellectual development.
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