Dr. Thomas Lickona is a developmental psychologist and the founding director of the Center for the 4th and 5th R’s (Respect and Responsibility). In this episode, we explore his book, How to Raise Kind Kids, and discuss the benefits of being kind (it actually increases our happiness as well), and how to teach our children to be kind to themselves and others. Kindness is connected to character and respect, and there are lots of things we can do to model for our children.

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BOOKS WE MENTIONED

How to Raise Kind Kids // Dr. Thomas Lickona

Hold On to Your Kids // Gabor Mate

Entitlement Trap // Richard and Linda Eyre

Glow Kids // Nicholas Kardarash

Hunter gather Parent // Michaeleen Doucleff

The Bear and The Nightingale // Katherine Arden

ARTICLES WE MENTIONED:

https://www.readbrightly.com/the-best-characters-in-childrens-literature/

https://www.janetlansbury.com/2016/04/helping-toddlers-succeed-at-the-park-playdates-outings-and-other-social-situations/