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

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Summary: Awesome! - once you get past some degrading examples
Review: Let me start by saying I LOVE this book. I have a 2-yr-old, and it is a great way to communicate even with him. It has made me realize how much he thinks about his actions and that he isn't just doing things to spite us sometimes! I think it has some techniques that will be very good as he gets older also.

Here is the WARNING....If you read it the way it says to at the beginning of the book, you may think this is only for horrible, horrible parents! I did as they said, skimming and checking out the cartoons. I was so offended that anyone would think I spoke to my kids in their "instead of" examples that I put the book away. I couldn't even look at it for a month as I was pretty sure it was for complete idiots! I mean, who calls their child dumb and a loser???

BUT, I'm glad I ran out of things to read and happened to pick it up again one day. It's got some great information!

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Summary: good book on communicating with your kids
Review: I enjoyed this book and applied it to my own family. I love reading great parenting books. It is hard to find ones that really apply to your own needs. This book certainly did that.

Another great book that I recommend is "Good Parents Bad Parenting" by Lisa Dunning. Both books will leave you with great parenting skills.

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Summary: A Proven Standard.
Review: I reread this book every so often and I buy this for friends and my daughters teachers. "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" works and works well. As my kids grow up and I struggle with the issue of how to communicate with them, I fall back on this book. It continues to be relevant at every age. Another reviewer said that this book is good for talking to anybody, not just your kids. I agree - I have used this book to help me understand relationships better with my husband, my parents, and my friends.

Also recommended: "Behavior Coaching" by Scott Hall, and Matt Pasquinilli. Another great book on how to have better communication between parent and child.


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Summary: For Almost Any Situation
Review: I have three step children, 3,5 and 6. This is a great easy going solution and plan that will increase awareness of not only your relationship with your kids, but with your own thought patterns. I am a family counselor with a masters in Family Relationships. We used this book often in various scenarios and assignments during college. It is an idea who's time has finally come as the book is very old, but worth its weight in gold for children 6 or under. It does not work as well with older kids. It is a wonderful resource for step parents as well.

Also recommended, Mommy CEO. Both books are similar and prevent nagging, hollering and pleading with your kids. These are the only two books that I have on my suggestion list for parents who are in therapy sessions with me. What one doesn't cover the other one does. I see that there are many books that are entitled "Better Together," with this book...in my professional opinion and that of a step mom, the one I am recommending to be combined with this one, is by far the best and most complimentary book for How To Talk. Please read Mommy CEO and see for yourself.

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Summary: Recommended by a burgeoning therapist
Review: As a burgeoning therapist, I was recommended this by a profressor of mine who specializes in working with children and their families. This book is easy to understand for both parents and clinicians alike. Its kind of no-nonsense approach seems easy to adapt as a parent, and also easy to explain as a clinician. It's not preachy or anything like that, and I think it really hits home with some clients. I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: a delightful book
Review: "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" is a delightful book. I think the authors hit the nail on the head with this one. It would be nice if more fathers read this book. My only complaint is that it does not provide enough detail. Maybe that's just a mother thing. The generalities of this book might be well supplemented with the detail that I found in another - "Systemic Parenting: An Exploration of the Parenting Big Picture" (Gaskill). These books are very complimentary of each other. Systemic Parenting just fills in some of the gaps left open in How to Talk to Kids. Both have been very important to developing my skills as a parent.

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Summary: Wonderful Examples of Better Communication with Children
Review: This classic book clearly explains the difference between positive discipline and punishment. The authors feel that punishment usually does not serve to change the child's behavior and they give many positive alternatives that often work better. I found their many specific examples in simple cartoon form as well as in the text to be extremely helpful giving me the exact words to try with my 2 children, aged 3 and 8.

The true to life anecdotes are the best part of this book and they refer to challenging situations with children of all ages, like sibling rivalry, tuning us out, homework, disrespectful attitude, chores, backtalk, tantrums, etc.

If you have a toddler like me, I also recommend "The Pocket Parent" written in a bulleted A-Z format for parents with a 2, 3, 4, or 5 year old. This book has similar, specific anecdotes for toddlers that whine, bite, refuse to eat or go to bed, lie, hit, etc.

We refer to both books again and again to get options to try as situations arise...Practical, very parent-friendly and resonably priced guidance equally appropriate for both moms and dads.

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Summary: not just for parents
Review: This book should be required reading for anyone who works with children - whether it be parents, teachers, scout leaders, coaches. This book is a classic when it comes to great parenting advice but I hope even non-parents read it too. Effective communication is a skill we all need to model well so kids grow up knowing how to do this in their own lives as independent adults. I especially like the advice about homework battles. It reminded me of another good book, Mommy-CEO, that gives similar advice. Respectful communication that is developmentally appropriate is so much more effective than yelling and screaming, nagging, or talking down to kids. Get this book!

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Summary: GoKidsGrow Reviews "How to Talks so Kids Will Listen..."
Review: "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk" is an insightful book filled with practical examples that most parents will be able to relate to. There are practice situations that help parents role play and better prepare for those `tests' that will inevitably come.

Regardless of whether you choose to do the practice cases or simply read from cover to cover, you'll definitely gain wisdom from the many examples in this book. You'll want to keep it around for reference too.

The simple fact that you are considering this book and reading this review is testimonial to your willingness to take an active part in your child's development. There is no more noble cause and we at GoKidsGrow LLC salute you.

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Summary: Love This Book!
Review: I saw Adele Faber a few years ago and became an instant convert. This is the best book on parenting and child/adult communications I have ever read.