Stop the nagging and learn to really communicate with your child. We all want to be appreciated and understood, and that goes for children too. Using that critical concept as a starting point, Meg Schneider shows you how to build a strong relationship with your child, based on love and respect. Discover techniques to: * Win an argument in a way that lets your child feel like a winner* Inspire him to live up to his responsibilities* Encourage honesty and openness* Avoid humiliating her by saying the wrong thing* Offer effective comfort when she is sad or experiences a loss* Curb misbehavior* Promote sibling harmony* Build self-esteem* Set liveable limits for yourself and your child* Model your own behavior-- the most effective parenting tool there is Through the insightful exploration of both the apparent problem and the deeper issues at stake, you will learn why a particular technique works so well for both parent and child. Three age-appropriate scenarios will follow each technique, putting the principles learned into practice, and offering well-illustrated solutions for almost any parenting dilemma. You will feel both enlightened and empowered by your ability to understand "and" take loving and constructive action.
- ISBN10 0312961782
- ISBN13 9780312961787
- Publish Date 15 May 1997
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Imprint St Martin's Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 10
- Language English