Raising Kind Humans

Welcome to Raising Kind Humans, the top parenting podcast for raising empathetic, compassionate, and community-minded kids. If you want to move beyond basic manners and teach deep, actionable kindness, this show is your practical guide to purposeful parenting and family service projects. Hosted by Katie Doughty, Raising Kind Humans gives parents, educators, and caregivers the tools to turn social-emotional learning (SEL) and empathy into everyday practice. Episodes weave together the building blocks of the KIND Method, a 4-step framework for kid-friendly service projects and character building: • KNOW: Learn facts and read books to build foundational empathy. • INQUIRE: Connect with nonprofits, local helpers, and community leaders. • NOODLE: Explore big concepts through fun, hands-on activities. • DO: Take real-world action with impactful, age-appropriate family service projects. Featuring i

Raising Kind Humans is a education podcast hosted by Katie Doughty, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Katie Doughty hosts Raising Kind Humans, a education show with 70 episodes published.

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  Anti-Social Studies: The Fun History Class You Never Had

  Sep 29, 20261h 10m

  I hated history. I thought it was boring and I don't remember a lot from it. But now I wish I remembered more so I could make my own connections to what the heck is going on in the world. Enter Emily Glankler from Anti-Social Studies. Emily is an educator on a mission to make history fun, relevant, and actually useful. We've been watching her content and taking her classes as a family for a while now and have learned so much together. She puts today's events into historical context that makes sense. Learn more about Emily's offerings at antisocialstudies.org and follow her on Instagram @antisocstudies . Don't forget to check out my Soulcial Studies program for elementary schoolers. Learn history through stories, hands-on activities, and real-world community service projects delivered through the KIND Method (Know-Inquire-Noodle-Do!). The first two full SOULcial Studies units are out now. First Voices: Indigenous History Immigration and Belonging Be sure to grab the 12-Days of Kindness Advent Calendar to spread impactful holiday cheer this winter! (Use code POD20 for 20% off just for listeners!) Head to kindclassroom.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

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  69. Teaching Kids to Listen to Their Body with Kerry Miller, RD.

  Sep 14, 202653 min

  Every day we are thinking about food, what to feed our kids, how much they are or aren't eating, if they have good habits, etc. It gets noisy in our brain, and we wonder if we are doing enough. Kerry Miller is a Registered Dietician, and she is here to help calm the noise. Her debut picture book, Violet Learns to Pause , is a must add to your collection. She explores the concepts of teaching kids to slow down, listen to what their body is telling them, and trust those signals. This is the first in a whole series and you can purchase it now on Amazon. Get your copy of Violet Learns to Pause! Find out more at Violetlearns.com . Free Companion Resource: violetlearns.com/#grownup Follow Kerry on Instagram @kerry.millerrd ✨New website alert! You can now find my KIND Guides at kindclassroom.com !✨ Head to kindclassroom.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

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  68. The Kindness Rebellion Begins at Home.

  Jan 21, 20269 min

  If things feel hard right now, you’re not alone. In this solo episode, I’m sharing space with you — offering support, community, and a reminder that you’re not failing. We begin with a MOMtra for the days that feel heavy, followed by a poem I wrote called I Raised You Kind — a gentle invitation to choose connection, intention, and courage in a world that feels harsh. This episode is for the moms who are tired, doing their best, and showing up anyway. Come as you are. You’re belong here. Top Knots and Tea Crew to follow: Lauren: @laurenrodycheberle Madison: @family.in.flow Elissa: @seattlestorys Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

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  67. Holding the Line: The Defiant Work of Raising Kind Humans

  Dec 16, 202515 min

  So many mothers are carrying fear, grief, and anger just under the surface all while showing up steady so our kids can feel safe. In this episode of Raising Kind Humans, we name the invisible burden of parenting through a heavy political and cultural climate. We talk about kindness as defiance, not denial, and what it means to raise kind, grounded kids without pretending everything is fine. This is for the mothers holding it together, protecting childhood, and refusing to pass down despair. You’re not weak. You’re holding the line. And you're not alone. Find your people. Find your joy. Join the Rebellion. Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

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  66. Finding Your Voice: A Conversation with Lynne Kelly on A Song for a Whale and the Power of Sign Language

  May 22, 202552 min

  In this heartwarming episode, I’m joined by author and sign language interpreter Lynne Kelly to talk about her beautiful middle grade novel, A Song for a Whale . We dive into the inspiration behind the story, the real-life whale that sparked Iris’s journey, and how the book brings visibility to the deaf community in a way that’s both powerful and accessible for kids. Lynne shares what it was like to write from the perspective of a deaf protagonist, why sign language matters, and how stories can be a bridge between communities and experiences. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or book lover, this conversation will inspire you to listen more deeply and help the kids in your life find their own voices. 🗝️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What inspired A Song for a Whale How Lynne’s work as an interpreter influenced the story The importance of deaf representation in children’s literature Ways to introduce sign language and deaf culture to your kids How stories build empathy and connection 📚 Resources & Links: Lynne Kelly's Website Lynne Kelly's Instagram Join the Soulcial Studies Waitlist Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

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