How to Talk so Kids Will Listen...And Listen So Kids Will Talk

You'll learn to:

• Avoid turning simple conversations into arguments
• Instruct rather than criticize when correcting your child
• Choose effective alternatives to punishment
• Show your child how to make amends
• Allow him to experience the direct consequences of his actions

See immediate changes in your relationship with your children -- changes that will mean the difference between bad feelings and good ones; between fighting and loving.

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.