Download How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Audiobook

" Sigh. I think all parenting books are a bit condescending. I do think the bullet points of the book are worthwhile, though it's hard to read their examples and translate that to how you can apply it in real life. It sounds so! easy! in the book. But we all know it's much harder in practice. "

" A bit dated, but the advice makes sense to me. I like the variety of tactics and examples provided. "

" This should be a mandatory read for all parents. It really made me think and start to change the way I interact with my children. I borrowed this book from the library but plan to purchase a copy so I can refer to it as the children go through there phases. "

" This was great. Full of practical, easy to use tools. "

" I thought this was a great book, but I could have gotten the information I needed in about half of what was written. I got bored reading SO many examples. The information is indeed very helpful, and I can see a difference with my interactions with my kids when I try to really use the techniques. "

" I am re-reading this (while I wait for other books to be at the library,).... I first read this when I had three toddlers and remember feeling that it was worth-while. Now, as I re-read, I feel Ike it should just be common sense/ common courtesy. We wouldnt talk rude to our friends, why do we give ourselves permission to be rude to our kids? Then, I listen to how I talk to my kids, and I think "wow, what a bitch, it's sure good you are reading that book again so you'll pay attention to the way you are talking"! So ummmm.... Thanks :). "

" This book offers useful advice on communicating with your kids. The book reminded me that kids often have more going on in their heads, better problem-solving abilities, and internal resources than we often give them credit for. It helped me to become better at talking with my kids not at them. "

" I listened to this book on tape about 8 years ago and I'm glad I picked up the book recently and reread it now that I have teenagers. Simple to read and invaluable content. "

" Read this years ago, when my kids were little, and really liked it. I think the focus on building a relationship with your kids is key to good parenting. "

" I'm only 5 pages in and cannot believe how much I'm doing wrong! I learned to stop putting words in my kids' mouths and feelings in their hearts. I need to be more patient and let them speak! "

" This book contains great advice. I'm practicing some of the skills, but I can't wait to try out the rest. "

" I thought his book was helpful to me. It had so many pearls and things from the child's perspective that I made up a cheat sheet and put it on the fridge. Now it is up to me to use the ideas and put the ideas into practice. "

" Excellent book about respectful communication with children - LOTS of information, very good reference book to use regularly "

" Contains some useful things to keep in mind when parenting your children. "

" I really loved this book. I feel llike I'm doing a lot of things in there, but it helped to coalesce and to articulate a lot of my instincts and beliefs. And I like that it is a very practical and sensible approach to discipline. "

" Reading it for the second time. It has some great ideas, they just don't stick with me! "

" This book got me thinking about my parenting skills and hopefully I will put to use some of the things I learned from this book. "

" There was some OK advice in here. But I found much of it to be impractical and downright irritating. Parts of me are too old-school to buy into the preachy, never yell at your kid theories...and always talk it out. My life just doesn't work that way. "

" I love the comic strip presentation of this book that makes it so easy to pick up and put down for those of us parents who get tent to have our reading interrupted. Great strategies for parenting, too. "

" It was great to listen to on my drive to Denver. I listened to it twice. It was really short though, just one cd. Very well done and great advice. "

" Good book to have as a reference! "

" Very helpful parenting book; one that you need to read slowly and give yourself time to practice what is suggested. (The book tells you to do that too.) I found it insightful with some great ideas. "

" An absolute MUST-READ for teachers and parents. Note: techniques work from Age 2-100. "

" Great opportunity to keep reading/learning practical Spanish vocabulary. Also, the content is great. Perhaps it's because I've worked providing customer service to angry people, but I feel that a lot of the information presented is as relevant in communicating with many adults as it is with kids. "