Tongue Fu! at School: 30 Ways to Get Along Better With Teachers, Principals, Students, and Parents

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Summary: Raves for Tongue Fu! at School!
Review: It's obvious that Sam has kids and has been through trying times with their schools. Her practical advice is not like what I've read before. It offers simple yet effective techniques that can be mastered by anyone and can be used in many other life situations. We all want our conversations with teachers and principals to be productive and not blaming. Sam's do's and
don'ts about dialogue helped me "get it" quickly. I think it's going to help me in my talks with my children also. I hope their teachers read it too.

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Summary: what to say in difficult situations at school
Review: One of the things they don't teach in school is constructive, practical dialogue techniques that can help focus on solutions. I liked Tongue Fu! and I like Tongue Fu! at School for the same reason. These easy to learn techniques can literally change the dynamics of relationships between parents and coaches or teachers and vice versa. She doesn't waste time on theory and understands we need real life, right now help when we are trying to help our children. Perfect for educators at all levels and for parents who have children in school. Great value.

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Summary: Focuses on School Setting
Review: The main reason I like this book so much is that it focuses good, solid self-improvement information in a specific setting: the school; which, as an educational administrator, I can easily use. The examples of better communication are situations that I run into every day. This makes it easier for me to remember the lessons I learn from the book. Some of Sam Horn's suggestions are based on common knowledge, like the Golden Rule, and some are quite creative, but all are based on "real life" situations in the educational workplace. If you're a teacher or school administrator--even a student--this is a great book to improve your communication, your relationships and your life!