{"product_id":"the-gentle-art-of-communicating-with-kids-paperback-softback-9780471039969","title":"The Gentle Art of Communicating with Kids (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471039969","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Gentle Art of Communicating with Kids\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSuzette Haden Elgin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471039969, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 March 1996\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.4 x 1.4 cm, 0.295 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDo you ever feel as if you and your child speak differentlanguages?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Does your teenager fly into a rage when you ask a simplequestion?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Does your toddler wage the Battle of Bedtime each night?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Here's help from bestselling communications expert Suzette HadenElgin. As the mother of five and grandmother of nine, Dr. Elgin hasspent a lifetime talking with kids both personally andprofessionally. In this refreshingly direct and down-to-earth book,she shows you how to talk to your child about anything andeverything--positively, productively, and above all, peacefully.Her personal approach employs realistic parent\/child scenarios anddialogues to illustrate how it is possible to have communicationwithout confrontation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Her techniques will help you:\u003cbr\u003e * Be a better listener\u003cbr\u003e * Speak firmly, yet compassionately\u003cbr\u003e * Spot early warning signs such as anger, sulking, and moodiness\u003cbr\u003e * Handle a wide variety of problems, from bedtime and bathtimeencounters to more serious issues such as self-esteem, teenpregnancy, and drug abuse\u003cbr\u003e * Give special attention to the needs of a technically savvy\"cyberchild\"\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eUsing the Language Traffic Rules.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Managing the English Verbal Attack Patterns.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using Three-Part Messages.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using the Satir Modes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using the Sensory Modes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Special Communication Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Additional Resources.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense--An Overview.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Self-help \u0026amp; personal development [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Self-help \u0026amp; personal development\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Self-help%20\u0026amp;%20personal%20development%20%5BVS%5D%22\"\u003eVS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52278195028248,"sku":"9780471039969","price":15.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471039969.jpg?v=1781459358","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-gentle-art-of-communicating-with-kids-paperback-softback-9780471039969","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}