How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 (The How To Talk Series)
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How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 (The How To Talk Series)
Some children can tell you why they’re frightened, angry, or unhappy. For many, however, the question “Why?” only adds to their problem. In addition to their original distress, they must now analyze the cause and come up with a reasonable explanation. Very often children don’t know why they feel as they do. At other times they’re reluctant to tell ... See more
Adele Faber • How to Talk so Kids Will Listen...And Listen So Kids Will Talk
Having their feelings acknowledged actually helps children accept that they can’t always get what they want.
Joanna Faber • How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7
We string them along when we are not clear and direct, usually because we don’t want to face the music. Understandably. Screaming, crying and tantrums aren’t music to anyone’s ears, but when we attempt to avoid or tiptoe around our children’s feelings, their undesirable behavior and neediness usually continue (or crop up again later), and then we a
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Don’t feel threatened, breathe, project confidence, let it rollll off our back Prevent it whenever possible (by giving children safe “yes” places to explore; for example, rather than free access to markers and white sofas) Set limits calmly, clearly, early Acknowledge all desires and feelings and encourage children to express them (“You feel like t
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