<P>As a parent you want the best for your child and one of your greatest hopes is that your child will grow up to be a good person. So what makes a good person? Generally we think about good people as being kind: compassionate empathetic generous. However it seems that in our fast-paced individual-driven society kindness is fading and the pressure on parents to raise socially conscious empathetic and caring children can seem overwhelming at times.</P><P>In <I>Teaching Kids to Be Kind</I> Rachel Tomlinson draws from her professional experiences to provide 365 inspiring strategies to help children and families practice kindness every day of the year including daily tips like these:</P><UL><LI>Taking your child shopping around the holidays to select a new toy to donate to another little boy or girl their age.</LI><LI>Leaving little notes in their lunch box or school bag for them to find. This models unconditional love and consideration for others.</LI><LI>Baking a cake together to teach patience and teamwork and to build on their ability to delay gratification.</LI></UL><P>An essential tool for parents Teaching Kids to Be Kind will help children develop empathy regulate their emotions and improve their general well-being as well as support families in strengthening their overall relationships.</P>