| Edition |
First Scribner edition. |
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30th anniversary edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 345 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Note |
30th-Anniversary edition: Updated with new insights from the next generation. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Helping children deal with their feelings -- Engaging cooperation -- Alternatives to punishment -- Encouraging autonomy -- Praise -- Freeing children from playing roles -- Putting it all together -- What's it all about, anyway? -- Afterword -- Many years later -- 1: Letters -- 2: Yes, but ... what if ... how about? -- 3: Their native tongue -- 30th Anniversary -- Next generation. |
| Summary |
Overview: Internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish "are doing for parenting today what Dr. Spock did for our generation" (Parent Magazine). Now, this bestselling classic includes fresh insights and suggestions as well as the author's time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to: Cope with your child's negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment -- Express your strong feelings without being hurtful -- Engage your child's willing cooperation -- Set firm limits and maintain goodwill -- Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline -- Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise -- Resolve family conflicts peacefully. Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, the down-to-earth, respectful approach of Faber and Mazlish makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding. |
| Subject |
Parenting.
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Interpersonal communication.
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Parent and child.
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Communication in families.
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Communication in families. (OCoLC)fst01728100
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Interpersonal communication. (OCoLC)fst00977344
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Parent and child. (OCoLC)fst01053308
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Parenting. (OCoLC)fst01053407
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| Added Author |
Mazlish, Elaine, author.
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Coe, Kimberly Ann, illustrator.
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Faber, Joanna, writer of afterword.
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| ISBN |
9781451663877 |
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1451663870 |
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9781451663884 (pbk.) |
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1451663889 (pbk.) |
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9781451663891 |
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1451663897 |
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0380811960 |
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9780380811960 |
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0380570009 |
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9780380570003 |
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