How to Talk When Kids Won't Listen

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An all-new guide from the mega-bestselling How To Talk series applies effective communication strategies to the challenges of raising children. For forty years, readers have relied on Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's work for a respectful approach to communication with kids. Building on this legacy, Adele's daughter, Joanna Faber, and coauthor Julie King have crafted a resource tailored to the toughest childhood moments. This guide offers concrete strategies for dealing with tantrums, technology, and tough conversations. Part One introduces the "toolbox," featuring whimsical cartoons that demonstrate basic communication skills to enhance relationships with children. Part Two addresses specific questions and shares relatable stories, providing practical tools for issues like homework hassles, sibling conflicts, digital dilemmas, and problems with punishment. Readers can easily navigate to topics of interest, with handy "reminder pages" for quick reference. Through lively stories from real parents and teachers, humorous illustrations, and engaging exercises, this guide offers real solutions to common struggles faced by parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone involved with children.