How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk - (The How to Talk) by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Updated with new insights from the next generation"--P. [4] of cover (pbk.).

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"An excellent book that's applicable to any relationship." -"Washington Post"

"An exceptional work, not simply just another 'how to' book...All parents can use these methods to improve the everyday quality of t heir relationships with their children." -"Fort Worth Star Telegram"

"Practical, sensible, lucid...the approaches Faber and Mazlish lay out are so logical you wonder why you read them with such a burst of discovery." -"Family Journal"

"Will bring about more cooperation from children than all the yelling and pleading in the world." -"Christian Science Monitor"

About the Author

Adele Faber (1928-2024) was a #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author whose books, with coauthor Elaine Mazlish, have sold more than five million copies and have been translated into over thirty languages. The authors' group workshop programs and videos have been used by thousands of parent and teacher groups around the world.

Elaine Mazlish is a #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author whose books, with coauthor Adele Faber (1928-2024), have sold more than five million copies and have been translated into over thirty languages. The authors' group workshop programs and videos have been used by thousands of parent and teacher groups around the world. Mazlish currently resides in Long Island, New York and is the parent of three children.