How To Talk So Kids Can Learn At Home And In School

Description

From the widely-acclaimed HOW TO TALK series, leading parenting experts show how to motivate kids to learn. Using the unique communication strategies, down-to-earth dialogues, and cartoons that are the hallmark of their bestselling book, HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish demonstrate how to: * Invite cooperation * Avoid the pitfalls of punishment * Effectively give praise and criticism * Engage creativity and commitment The breakthrough book demonstrates how adults can join forces to inspire kids to be self-directed, self-disciplined, and responsive to the wonders of learning.

Promotion info

From the widely-acclaimed HOW TO TALK series, leading parenting experts show how to motivate kids to learn

Reviews

".. full of insights and techniques that can help restore harmony in warring households." Time Out (of Siblings Without Rivalry) ".. superb on keeping the lines of communication open with children (and parents) of all ages." The Daily Telegraph (of How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk) "A real find... What Faber and Mazlish have to offer is a wealth of specific solutions to difficult situations and challenging behaviour, which they encourage readers to tailor to their own personality." Time Out (of Liberated Parents, Liberated Children)

Author description

Internationally acclaimed experts on communication between adults and children, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish have produced a body of work that has won the gratitude of parents and the enthusiastic praise of the professional community. Their first book, LIBERATED PARENTS/LIBERATED CHILDREN, was selected by the Book of the Month club and received the Christopher Award. Their subsequent books, HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK and SIBLINGS WITHOUT RIVALRY (#1 on The New York Times bestseller list) have sold over three million copies and have been translated into over thirty languages. Adele and Elaine both live on Long Island in the USA. Find them at www.fabermazlish.com.