Bibliograph

How to raise kind kids, and get respect, gratitude, and a happier family in the bargain, Thomas Lickona

Type

Label

How to raise kind kids, and get respect, gratitude, and a happier family in the bargain, Thomas Lickona

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-295) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to raise kind kids

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

994312838

Responsibility statement

Thomas Lickona

Sub title

and get respect, gratitude, and a happier family in the bargain

Summary

"With concrete examples drawn from the many families Dr. Lickona has worked with over the years and clear tips you can act on tonight, How to Raise Kind Kids will help you give and get respect, hold family meetings to tackle persistent problems, discipline in a way that builds character, and improve the dynamic of your relationship with your children while putting them on the path to a happier and more fulfilling life"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Why kindness matters -- Does our culture cultivate kindness? -- Kids' capacity for kindness, and cruelty, is there from the start -- How to create a positive family culture : 6 key principles -- 10 essential virtues that help kids be kind -- Respect and fairness -- Discipline : what's in your toolbox? -- Family meetings : working together to create a happier family -- Getting control of screens -- How to help your kids develop good habits (and break bad ones) -- Cut the complaining! : 10 ways to teach and practice gratitude -- Using stories to teach kindness and other virtues -- Schools that cultivate kindness -- How to help your kids avoid the dangers of a hypersexualized culture, and find true love

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