How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen
by Joanna Faber and Julie King
The next-generation version of the Faber classic for ages two to seven: acknowledging feelings, engaging cooperation, alternatives to punishment, with cartoons and real parent stories. Immediately usable.
Read it if…
you have a toddler or preschooler and the old scripts are not working.
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Skip it if…
your kids are older; see the original.
Try instead: Playful Parenting →
Three things you will actually use
- Acknowledge feelings before anything else.
- Give information, not orders.
- Offer choices.
Do this first
Replace one command tomorrow with a playful alternative.
Our verdict
Faber for little ones.
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