Books for Raising Kind Kids
As we write this, the world feels like a heavy place. But we also know this: there are so many incredible parents like you, showing up every day and doing the important work of raising kind, compassionate humans. And that gives us a lot of hope.
As pediatric speech therapists (and moms of 6 kids between the two of us), we see firsthand that empathy and kindness begin very early on, right at home with you.
Stories are a powerful way to help kids explore big ideas in a safe, meaningful way. Through books, children can notice differences, practice compassion, and learn that even the smallest acts of kindness matter. So we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite books that support kindness, empathy, generosity, and respect for others.
You can find our favorite titles on Amazon or Bookshop.org, but as always, we especially encourage checking your local bookstore or library 👇
PASS IT ON | 2. STAY FOR DINNER | 3. THE SMALLEST GIRL IN THE SMALLEST GRADE | 4. MAISY’S BIG BOOK OF KINDNESS | 5. GIVE | 6. Bookie & Cookie | 7. The Rabbit Listened | 8. DOZENS OF DOUGHNUTS | 9. KINDNESS MAKES US STRONG
As parents, we set the tone. Reading books like these helps children build language for empathy, see kindness modeled in small, meaningful ways, and begin to understand that their actions matter.
Keep reading, keep talking, and keep showing up.
Hang in there, friends. You are doing important work raising these kind kids of yours.
💛 Katie + Carly
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about wee talkers
Carly Tulloch, M.A., CCC-SLP and Katie Sterbenz, M.S., CCC-SLP, are pediatric speech language therapists with over 30+ years of combined experience, but first and foremost, they’re parents–just like you. Between them, they have six kids and they all have unique and different needs.
Katie is licensed in Arizona and holds a Master’s degree from Arizona State University. With over 14 years of experience, she has worked in hospitals, clinics, schools, and private practice settings. Carly, licensed in British Columbia, has over 16 years of experience and holds a Master’s degree from California State University, Long Beach. She is certified in PROMPT (levels 1 and 2) and has completed Hanen’s It Takes Two To Talk and More Than Words training programs.
As moms and professionals, they understand the challenges parents face. They believe you should never have to navigate your child’s development alone. They’re here to show you how helping your child talk and communicate more can be both doable and fun. You can do this!
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