An all-new guide from the mega-bestselling How To Talk series
applies trusted and effective communication strategies to the toughest
challenges of raising children.
For forty years, readers have turned to Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the book
The Boston Globe called, "the parenting Bible," for a respectful and
practical approach to communication with children. Expanding upon this
work, Adele's daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, coauthored
the bestselling book, How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen. Now,
Faber and King have tailored How To Talk's tried and trusted
communication strategies to some of the most challenging childhood
moments.
From tantrums to technology to talking to kids about tough topics, How
To Talk When Kids Won't Listen offers concrete strategies for these and
many more difficult situations.
Part One introduces readers to the How To Talk "toolbox," with
whimsical cartoons demonstrating the basic communication skills that
will transform readers' relationships with children in their lives. In
Part Two, Joanna and Julie answer specific questions and share relatable
stories, offering practical tools for addressing issues such as homework
hassles, sibling battles, digital dilemmas, problems with punishment,
and more. Readers can turn directly to any topic of interest and find
the help they need, with handy "reminder pages."
Through the combination of lively stories from real parents and
teachers, humorous illustrations, and entertaining exercises, How To
Talk When Kids Won't Listen offers real solutions to struggles familiar
to every parent, grandparent, teacher, and anyone else who lives or
works with children.
