How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish · Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
Faber and Mazlish set out concrete communication techniques: acknowledging feelings, describing instead of blaming, offering choices, engaging cooperation without punishment. With cartoon examples and practice exercises, parents come away with specific phrasings to use during conflict with a child.
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