Summary of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish is a comprehensive guidebook for parents on how to communicate with their children more effectively. The book outlines simple techniques such as acknowledging feelings, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect, setting limits and offering choices. It also discusses various parenting challenges, such as disobedience, anxiety and aggressiveness. The authors emphasize the importance of listening, understanding and responding to children in a nonjudgmental way. In addition, the book provides advice on how to handle anger, how to motivate kids without bribes, and how to speak so that children will respond positively. By incorporating the strategies outlined in this book, parents can use communication as a tool to help their children reach their full potential.