How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

A timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors, with a new foreword.

Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish are internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children. Now, this bestselling classic 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, the down-to-earth, respectful approach of Faber and Mazlish makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.