The classic guide to talking with children in ways that build trust instead of resistance
How to talk with children
Child psychologist Haim G. Ginott believed that the way parents talk shapes how children feel about themselves. His bestselling book shows, through short real-life dialogues, how to respond to children's feelings, praise without empty flattery and set limits without threats or sarcasm. The revised and updated edition was prepared by his wife, psychologist Alice Ginott, and family specialist H. Wallace Goddard.
Who will enjoy it
Parents of young children and teens, teachers and anyone who wants calmer, more respectful conversations at home.
What you will get
A warm, practical classic full of real conversations that show exactly what to say when children are upset, defiant or need encouragement.
Between Parent and Child Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Parenting · Communication · Discipline
Length
256 pages · ≈ 8 h
More about this book
Haim G. Ginott was a clinical psychologist and teacher who worked with children and parents for many years. Published in 1965, Between Parent and Child stayed on the bestseller lists for more than a year and influenced a whole generation of parenting books, including those of Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, who attended his workshops.
Ginott's main idea is simple: children's feelings should be acknowledged, even when their behavior must be limited. Instead of arguing with a child's emotions or rushing to solve every problem, parents can reflect what the child seems to feel and help them name it. He explains why praise should describe effort and specific accomplishments rather than judging the child as good or bad, why criticism should address the situation instead of the personality, and how to avoid sarcasm, threats and labels. Chapters cover everyday sources of conflict such as chores, homework, sibling rivalry, jealousy, fears and the questions children ask, each illustrated with short dialogues.
Clear and gentle, and easy to put into practice the same evening. About 256 pages in the revised and updated edition.
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The Read-Aloud Handbook
The Happiest Baby on the Block
The Expectant Father
The Art of Raising a Puppy
Cribsheet
The Birth Partner
Tiny Beautiful Things
The New Father