How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

Scribner · Paperback · February 7, 2012

“This parenting book actually made me a better parent.”—Lydia Kiesling, The New York Times From #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child.

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Who it’s for
Straightforward guidance for talking with children without turning every exchange into a standoff.
Themes
parenting, communication, family relationships
Pacing
Steady

About this book

“This parenting book actually made me a better parent.”—Lydia Kiesling, The New York Times From #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child.

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This bestselling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children includes fresh insights and suggestions, as well as the author’s time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to: · Cope with your child’s negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment · Express your strong feelings without being hurtful · Engage your child’s willing cooperation · Set firm limits and maintain goodwill · Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline · Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise · Resolve family conflicts peacefully Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, Faber and Mazlish’s down-to-earth, respectful approach makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.

Useful Talking

Straightforward guidance for talking with children without turning every exchange into a standoff.

Come here for

  • practical language for thorny kid conversations
  • clear, usable communication moves

Expect

  • tools you can return to
  • a classic, hands-on tone

Where it sits

Family & Relationships95%
Better Communication47%
Child Psychology41%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Family & Relationships
  • Personal Growth
  • Managing Emotions
Authors
Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
Publisher
Scribner
Published
February 7, 2012
Format
Paperback
Theme
parenting · communication · family relationships
Reading lane
Family & Relationships