The Coronavirus is affecting people worldwide. Children with just a little encouragement show resiliency and the ability to adapt more easily to difficult situations. Research by the VIA Institute on character strengths proves that the quality of life is greatly improved by strength spotting our children. Helping our children establish healthy friendships and relationships as they develop is crucial. If we could help them to absorb praise as easily as they absorb criticism, they will be better equipped to navigate these times and future challenges. Research proves that helping children to recognize their strengths can protect them from the effects of bullying, self-doubt, and childhood depression. The entire family can participate in recognizing each other's character strengths, thereby, experiencing an overflow of joy and happiness. This is Damien's story of friendship. He is a real six-year-old boy. He experiences joy when he makes friends. Social intelligence is one of his strengths. We hope children will join him as he follows in his grandfather's footsteps making friends around the world. Although he can not travel as his POP did, he has the internet. With parental controls on his device, he has found a way to connect and meet new friends. Join him in his journey to discover the strengths all children can cultivate and meet the children from around the world he now calls friend
