How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781451663877)

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.

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.

Author: Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
ISBN-10: 1451663870
ISBN-13: 9781451663877
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Language: English
Published: 02/07/2012
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.20d

About the Author
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish are #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors whose books have sold more than three million copies and have been translated into over thirty languages. How to Talk So Kids Can Learn--At Home and in School, was cited by Child Magazine as the "best book of the year for excellence in family issues in education." The authors' group workshop programs and videos produced by PBS are currently being used by parent and teacher groups around the world. In addition to their lectures throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad, they have appeared on every major television talk show from The Oprah Winfrey Show to Good Morning America. They currently reside in Long Island, New York and each is the parent of three children.