Dear one, listen to me: Communicate with your child without barriers

Author: (USA) Dr. Suthep Thaitoon Elgin Zhang Zhizhong
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Dr. Suthep Thaitoon Elgin is an expert in communicating with children. This book is one of her bestsellers and can provide you with valuable assistance. Dr. Elgin has five children and nine grandchildren, so she has ample time to interact with her children both at work and in her spare time. The writing in this book is direct, practical, and innovative. It explains how to communicate with children positively and effectively, especially how to have calm conversations with them. The author uses numerous scenarios of communication between children and adults to illustrate how to engage in effective communication with children while avoiding conflicts. The techniques in the book will help you:
■ Learn better listening skills;
■ Speak with a firm tone but remain tactful;
■ Identify negative tendencies during conversations, such as anger, mild frustration, or coquettish behavior;
■ Handle various issues, including persistent small problems like bedtime and bath time struggles, as well as serious issues involving teenage self-esteem, pregnancy, and drug use;
■ Pay special attention to the needs of "internet-addicted children."