How To Be the Parent You Always Wanted To Be

With more than 3 million copies in print of their beloved bestselling âÈêparenting bibleâÈë (The Boston Globe) How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine MazlishâÈçs down-to-earth, respectful approach to parenting has improved the lives of countless families across the world. Now, the authorsâÈç wisdom and advice is collected in this concise, new edition of How to Be the Parent You Always Wanted to BeâÈ'an essential paperback and audio guide to their widely embraced and empowering methods of parentingâÈ'uniquely designed for busy parents on-the-go. Featuring fresh stories, illustrations, and exercises to sharpen your parenting skills, Faber and Mazlish address struggles parents face every day: How do we foster mutually respectful relationships with our children? How do we encourage their self-confidence and mitigate their anger? How do we communicate effectively in a culture saturated with put-downs, threats, bullying, and negativity? Loaded with practical wisdom and proven communication techniques, Faber and Mazlish share simple skills that make relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.