How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7
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Summary
A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed "The Parenting Bible."
This book is chock-full of useful tips that you can actually start using right away. While theories are nice, it's much simpler to put practical examples into practice, and let me tell you, these techniques really do work. As soon as I began implementing these strategies with my 3-year-old, I noticed some remarkable improvements. It's truly mind-blowing stuff.
I bought both the audio and paperback editions of this book. I've gone through several parenting books, but this one takes the cake as the best and most practical! The various strategies, real-life situations, and personal anecdotes were all fantastic. Just after reading the initial chapter, our family dynamic underwent a significant shift. We realized that our previous approach wasn't effective, yet we were clueless about alternatives. As a mother, I am incredibly grateful for the empowering nature of this book. It has truly transformed our household! Thank you so much, from the depths of my heart!
This book is absolutely amazing! It strikes the perfect balance between being gentle and realistic. I found it to be a worthwhile investment of my time, and what's even better is that it's so captivating that you don't even notice the time passing by. I highly recommend it, without a doubt!
I was fully aware that there had to be a calm and affectionate approach to raising my children and fostering their good behavior without inadvertently transforming them into unruly troublemakers. Let me tell you, this book completely revolutionized my life and positively impacted both my children and myself!
I find it really difficult to handle the tone and delivery of the narrator's voice in this audiobook. I'm currently on chapter 2, but I can't bring myself to keep listening. However, I do appreciate the helpfulness of the stories.
I really enjoyed the content, but I struggled with the narrator. The way she spoke reminded me too much of a strict teacher giving instructions. I made an effort to stick with it and get past it, but unfortunately, I couldn't. It's a shame!
When a parenting book uses a child running with scissors as an example, it is likely either making up stories or simply awful. Based on what I've read so far, it seems to be a combination of both. For instance, when a child is cutting your carpet with scissors and you validate their feelings and try to persuade them to cut something else... well, them running into the garden to cut weeds is not an acceptable outcome.
Children require love, care, and the opportunity to be heard. Approximately half of this book provides solid advice in that regard. However, it goes too far. Children also need to respect parental authority when it comes to unacceptable behavior. Hurting others or destroying valuable items is not acceptable. It's important to put a stop to these actions, but without using harsh words or becoming angry. Parents naturally dislike it when their children refuse to eat their peas. In that situation, I would suggest negotiating, rather than asserting authority.
For a more well-rounded parenting advice, I highly recommend checking out "1-2-3 Magic."
This book is seriously a game-changer for parents. If every parent could get their hands on this and actually follow its advice, I truly believe it could contribute to world peace. The skills and techniques taught in this book are invaluable and can be applied throughout a lifetime. It's almost like having the perfect parent guide you and point out areas where you can improve not only in parenting but also in your own life. Reading this book has been a revelation, especially because it focuses specifically on the challenges faced when dealing with younger children. But what really sets it apart is its practicality. It doesn't sugarcoat the fact that kids can drive parents crazy at times, and it offers real strategies for coping with those tough moments.
I apologize, but this book portrays ideal situations along with ideal solutions. It seems like all the parents mentioned in the book are well-off and have plenty of time and resources to spare. Maybe it's just the narrator's voice that bothers me, who knows! Not all children are like Asher or Sebastian, who grasp things instantly upon explanation. The reality is that it's absurd to expect parents to be composed and on top of things all the time. I lose my cool with my kids frequently, sometimes with good reason and sometimes not. I'm an adult with my own stresses and anxieties, just like anyone else. Our kids are meeting their developmental milestones, but can I always practice diplomacy or tact? Yes, but the truth is that my partner and I are both working full-time, struggling to make ends meet in a country that doesn't prioritize its young or old. It's tough. We, like many others, don't live in a perfect world – we are influenced by our environment, just like our children are. The best we can do is to teach our kids to be kind, brave, and honest. However, this book serves as a gentle reminder that we are not alone. Some of the scenarios are funny and mirror my own child's behavior. Each child is like a seed that requires nurturing and understanding. It also highlights the fact that we could all benefit from employing a little diplomacy and tact in our daily interactions with our little ones.
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