| How to Talk so Kids Will Listen...And Listen So Kids Will Talk |  | Authors: Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
Publisher: Nightingale-Conant
List Price: $14.99
Buy New: $8.08
as of 7/29/2010 12:17 MST details
You Save: $6.91 (46%)
New (19) Used (13) from $8.07
Seller: the_book_depository_
Rating:  241 reviews
Sales Rank: 78,537
Format: Abridged, Audiobook, CD
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Abridged
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 0743525086
Dewey Decimal Number: 649.1
EAN: 9780743525084
ASIN: 0743525086
Publication Date: September 1, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Also Available In:
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, internationaly acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children, give advice on how to talk productively with children in the interest of harmony and cooperation.
Amazon.com Review
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk is an excellent communication tool kit based on a series of workshops developed by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Faber and Mazlish (coauthors of Siblings Without Rivalry) provide a step-by-step approach to improving relationships in your house. The "Reminder" pages, helpful cartoon illustrations, and excellent exercises will improve your ability as a parent to talk and problem-solve with your children. The book can be used alone or in parenting groups, and the solid tools provided are appropriate for kids of all ages.
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 241
 Discipline without coercion, bribery, or yelling? Sign me up! July 27, 2010
Daniel P. Sniderman (Chicago, IL)
I am so glad a friend recommended this book! Our 4-year-old daughter had been struggling with some anxiety and "acting out" with the imminent arrival of her baby brother, and we'd been feeling lost about how to respond empathetically while still setting clear limits with her. By using a few simple principles in this book, we've seen our daughter become much more communicative, attached, and secure. She even does things without asking, that used to involve a huge power struggle! The most helpful suggestions, for us, have been a) offering our kid choices that make sense to her; b) involving her in problem-solving; and c) acknowledging her feelings and providing examples from our own lives.
I'm a clinical social worker, but somehow, as a sometimes-exhausted parent, I can't always apply the same basic principles of respect, empathy, and encouragement of autonomy that I use in my practice! I'd been feeling as if raising my voice and bribing/coercing my kid was the wrong thing to do-- this book explains exactly why that's the case, without making me feel as if I was a bad parent. The authors are empathetic to what parents go through, and how easy it is to fail to appreciate the child's point of view or work through problems collaboratively. Not once did I feel "preached to." Their stance is that kids are resilient in the face of our lapses in judgment, particularly when we own them and make amends, and that parent-child relationships can always change for the better even when faulty patterns have gotten established.
This book strikes a wonderful balance between respecting a child's point of view, and having clear expectations for the child's behavior that encourage growth and pride in oneself. I especially appreciated the chapter on praise, and how important it is to point out examples of behavior and skills as they occur, letting the child draw her own conclusions about herself, rather than labeling the child or making it about what WE want or what WE are proud of.
Even if you cannot sit and read the whole book, it's laid out in a browsing-friendly format, with illustrations and summary pages. Even if you cannot apply every single technique, the authors frequently reiterate the basic ideas behind the techniques, so you can "wing it" in the moment. Highly recommended, especially if you find yourself in a lot of futile power struggles with your child and want to find a more positive way to interact.
Takes the stress out of parenting. June 7, 2010
J. Flaherty (Maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A must read for all parents! A very practical guide on what to say when facing a situation with your child that usually leads to a power struggle. This book teaches a parent what to say to his/her child that fosters respect between both of you. It really works! You'll want to keep this book close by at all times so you can reference it when you don't know how to respond to a frustrating situation.
I wish I had found this book sooner, but it is never too late to start building a healthy relationship with your child.
Very Satisfied! May 17, 2010
Wilma Flintstone (Knoxville, TN USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book arrived in very good condition - exactly as described. This is an excellent book for any parent or teacher!
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and How to Listen So Kids Will Talk April 22, 2010
Jami M. Bauer (Bonsall, CA USA)
Great book whether you're having big or small problems with your child's attitude. Great for all ages. I highly recommend it to all parents,teachers and child-care providers.
If you buy only one book on communication - this is it April 19, 2010
Poppiti (Medford, NY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The authors have done a terrific job of putting effective communication strategies into an easy to understand format. This book is really useful. The advice in it actually works. The content is presented in straight forward way and, in case you don't get it, the authors put it in a variety of formats (you get examples, scenarios, cartoons, lists, etc) - overall it's just a great, common-sense guide to respectful and effective communication and it works, not only for families, but for anyone you interact with. Great book.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 241
|
|
|
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
Powered by Bytewise
| |
