Between Parent and Child
by Haim G. Ginott
The 1965 classic, revised by his wife and a colleague, that taught a generation to acknowledge feelings, describe rather than judge, and separate the child from the behavior. Faber and Mazlish were his students. It is brief, wise and the source of most good parenting communication advice.
Read it if…
you want the original, in its own clear voice.
Skip it if…
you have read Faber and Mazlish thoroughly; the principles are the same.
Three things you will actually use
- Address the situation, not the character.
- Feelings are acknowledged; actions are limited.
- Praise the deed; let the child draw the conclusion.
Do this first
Describe what you see and feel instead of labeling your child, in your next correction.
Our verdict
The source; still wise.
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