A guide to practical and effective communication with your children. This book shows you how to cope with your child's negative feelings, such as frustration, disappointment and anger; express your anger without being hurtful; engage your child's co-operation; set clear limits and still maintain goodwill; use alternatives to punishment; and more.

From the widely-acclaimed HOW TO TALK series, leading parenting experts show how to motivate kids to learn.

Using the unique communication strategies, down-to-earth dialogues, and cartoons that are the hallmark of their bestselling book, HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish demonstrate how to:

· Invite cooperation
· Avoid the pitfalls of punishment
· Effectively give praise and criticism
· Engage creativity and commitment

The breakthrough book demonstrates how adults can join forces to inspire kids to be self-directed, self-disciplined, and responsive to the wonders of learning.