Kind Words: The Glue That Helps Keep Us Together
Kind Words is the youngest reader’s book on teaching positive, healthy communication. Geared for ages five and up, Kind Words explores the difference between kind, helpful talk versus mean, hurtful talk. The reader will explore how they feel when different words are spoken, that it is not their fault when hurtful words are said, they are not alone, and it is okay to ask for help if they feel afraid or confused. Sometimes people need help.

About the author.

Jeni D Davenport has an ear for connecting and collaborating with children, young people, and families encouraging them to keep moving forward be learning new skills, creating positive relationships, and advocating for safe and healthy homes. Jeni is a mom of three children, former foster mom, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and has earned her Masters degree in Health Science, Community Health Education. She is an active community leader and coach mentoring young people and their families on wellness, leadership and life challenges.
Jeni Davenport
“5-star rating for a children’s book!
There is nothing I didn’t love about the book. The title itself is child-friendly and playful. Then as you go through the book, you are reminded that kind words are the glue that helps keep us together. As an adult, it did stick in my mind as well, and this is good to send the message of kindness across and allow children to retain it.
As you can see, it is unlike most children’s books you encounter. It includes illustrative examples as to what kind words are like. It also makes a child both think and feel – once again, a good combination as a strategy to make learning more concrete. What stood out for me was the presentation of kind words versus mean words.
I find it realistic and well-balanced because while kind words are desirable, mean words do exist. It is better to present them to children so they can be taught how to deal with it instead of ignoring them and have children deal with them on their own.
Finally, the best part for me is the emphasis made on being kind to yourself. I guess you cannot be kind to others when you are not kind to yourself first.”
-David Miller
GoodReads

Kind Words is an inspiring picture book that is ideal for children. The book basically teaches about how people can express kindness to others in a selfless way.
In today’s fast-paced world, being kind to others is an attitude that is rare to find. Lots of people now think only about themselves and their own feelings without considering others. This is the sad reality where we now find ourselves. However, this book is coming when it is most needed, and is very essential to not just children alone, but adults as well.
Kind Words can help inspire young ones to always consider other peoples’ feelings and to use kind words when passing their message across.
This book has lots of inspiring words/sentences that were accompanied with glossy cartoon-like pictures, and is highly recommended for children because it will help to shape their worldview positively.
In addition, it has a section where it outlined how to detect signs of physical abuse in children, as well as tips on how to stay safe in certain situations.
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Enjoy this sweet and important story introducing the power of self-talk. The book, KIND THOUGHTS: The glue that helps keep me together, shares a complimentary message for both the young reader and their adult encouraging them to engage in healthy inner dialogue and self-directed kindness.