Practical Resources
Families play an important role in shaping everyday language, and these resources may support conversations at home.
Picture Books to Read with Children
These support talking about kind words, friendship and managing anger.
Have You Filled a Bucket Today? — Carol McCloud Wonderful for discussing words that help or hurt.
Words and Your Heart — Kate Jane Neal Beautiful exploration of how words affect others.
Kindness Makes Us Strong — Sophie Beer Great for younger primary students.
A Little Spot of Kindness — Diane Alber Managing Anger / Replacing Aggressive talk.
When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry — Molly Bang
Recommended Books for Parents
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk — Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Classic, practical strategies for respectful language, conflict resolution and replacing aggressive talk.
The Whole-Brain Child — Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson Helps parents understand impulsive language and teach calmer responses.
No-Drama Discipline — Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson Strong practical support for teaching respectful communication.
Triple P (free online resources) Practical strategies for positive language, emotional regulation and respectful behaviour.
Raising Children Network Excellent free articles on:
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Emotion coaching
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Helping children solve conflict with words
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Respectful communication
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Managing angry language
Optional Family Activities
Try these simple routines:
Dinner Table Prompt: “What kind words did you use today?”
Role Play: Practise playground conflicts using respectful scripts.
Family Challenge: Notice and celebrate “kind words moments.”
