Radical Kindness: The Life-Changing Power of Giving and Receiving

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The beloved creator of Blues Clues and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and protege of Fred Rogers explores the importance of kindness and how it can change your life in this essential guide and tie-in to the PBS special, "The Power of Radical Kindness." Angela C. Santomero, the creator, executive producer, and head writer of many of today's most popular educational children's shows believes in the radical power of kindness, on her shows, and in her life. Inspired by her mentor Fred Rogers, beloved host of the classic, award-winning PBS show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Angela has dedicated her life to teaching others that when you treat yourself and others with warmth, empathy, and respect, life changing benefits follows. From the true meaning of self-care and the gift of vulnerability, to the importance of active listening or the magic of asking for help, Radical Kindness goes beyond The Golden Rule and entreaties to "be nice," contending that kindness is the key to recognizing others, and ourselves, as worthy of love and understanding. Much like gratitude, Angela contends we need a kindness practice. A practice in which we learn to see with our hearts and act from a place of compassion. As the Dalai Lama says, "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Through practicing radical kindness-toward ourselves, with loved ones, and to the world at large-we can transform ourselves, our neighborhood, and our world for the better.

Angela C. Santomero is the Co-Creator, Executive Producer and Head Writer for the breakthrough and award-winning Blue's Clues. Malcolm Gladwell referred to Blue's Clues as "One of the stickiest TV shows EVER made" in his book The Tipping Point. Angela is also the Creator, Executive Producer and Head Writer for the smash hit Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (PBS), as well as Super Why! (PBS), Creative Galaxy (Amazon Studios), and Wishenpoof! (Amazon Studios). Angela is a Founding Partner at Out of the Blue Enterprises in NYC. Described by Joanne Rogers as "a modern day Fred Rogers," and by Fatherly.com as "the driving force behind the best educational programming for children," Angela's work has awarded her with a prestigious Peabody award, two TCA awards, 25+ Emmy nominations, and numerous Parents Choice Gold and Silver Awards. Angela's legacy is forever changing the way in which preschoolers watch television by presenting them with unique, challenging programs that enable them to learn through play, humor, and respect - - changing the world one preschooler at a time! Angela blogs on AngelasClues.com and her first parenting book, Preschool Clues - Raising Smart, Inspired and Engaged Kids in a Screen-Filled World has debuted with Touchstone/Simon and Schuster.

"Angela Santomero tells the story of the transformative nature of radical kindness through studies, through unforgettable stories, though insightful observations and through suggestions for how to change. Reading this book is like having an inspiring conversation with a wise and forward-thinking friend!" - Ellen Galinsky, Author, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs "In Radical Kindness, Angela helps us make goodness an essential part of our lives, calling to mind Fred Rogers' saying that "attitudes are caught, not taught," and inspiring us to develop an attitude of kindness in everything that we do." - Roberta Schomburg, PhD, Child Development Consultant at Fred Rogers Productions "Kindness was at the center of everything my husband, Fred Rogers, did. Angela Santomero continues Fred's legacy of bringing kindness into the world." - Joanne Rogers "Radical kindness is the most powerful thing that you can do for anyone at any given time. It costs you nothing and your spiritual reward is everything." - Ludacris "Radical Kindness and Angela Santomero are exactly what the world needs now. This wonderful book will teach you a simple practice that will improve both your life and the world. It's a must-read for everyone." - Strauss Zelnick, founder and CEO of Zelnick Media Capital; interim chairman of CBS "Everyone should have Radical Kindness on their night table! It's a fresh way to think about kindness to ourselves and kindness to others-it's really a road map for living in today's world." - Jason Priestley, actor, director, father of two "Fantastic reading! Angela's work extends the impact of gratitude and the science of positive psychology." - John Sharp, MD, professor of psychiatry at Harvard and UCLA, and author of The Insight Cure "Kindness is always a gift. Whether we are giving it to others or to ourselves, it elevates both the giver and the receiver. In a world where anxiety, loneliness, and suffering are all too familiar, we always have the capacity to act with kindness. Angela brings the best of it to the page in Radical Kindness." - Aviva Romm, MD, author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution; Naturally Healthy Babies and Children; and Natural Health After Birth "What our society needs most is simple human kindness-which is really not 'simple' at all. It is bold. Adventurous. Radical. This book is a must-read." - Dr. Michael B. Brown, minister, professor, motivational speaker, and author of Love Is the Way