Everyone always asks me what my favorite parenting book is. So here it is:
1.”How To Talk So Kids Will Listen And Listen So Kids Can Talk” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
This is my absolute favorite parenting book. It is packed with invaluable information. If you are not a reader and you think you will only read one parenting book in your lifetime, this is it. This should come in the free diaper bag that they give you at the hospital when your baby is born. No even better, it should come along with the purchase of any pregnancy test.
Faber and Mazlish’s writing is warm and fun. They talk about the parenting mistakes they made and how they tried to improve themselves. They give off a “been there done that” vibe that makes you feel comfortable instead of guilty.
The name of the book says it all. It really teaches you how to talk and get through to your kids. Faber and Mazlish walk you through countless parenting scenarios. They outline specific techniques to help you communicate effectively with your children. If you can just put one or two into practice you will see a decrease in power struggles in your home. It really works. They also spend a lot of time explaining how children think and feel, giving you tremendous insight into the minds of children. Oh! and there are comics- so really, what can be bad.
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How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Can Talk