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

Informationen zum Autor Adele Faber (1928–2024) was a #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author whose books, with coauthor Elaine Mazlish, have sold more than five million copies and have been translated into over thirty languages. The authors’ group workshop programs and videos have been used by thousands of parent and teacher groups around the world. Klappentext A books for all parents who want to create a great atmosphere in the family, in which to communicate and educate their kids. Includes many examples of real situations. It has been translated into 20 languages. Vietnamese translation by Tran Thi Huong Lan. In Vietnamese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Leseprobe 1| Helping Children Deal with Their Feelings PART I I was a wonderful parent before I had children. I was an expert on why everyone else was having problems with theirs. Then I had three of my own. Living with real children can be humbling. Every morning I would tell myself, “Today is going to be different,” and every morning was a variation of the one before: “You gave her more than me!” . . . “That’s the pink cup. I want the blue cup.” . . . “This oatmeal looks like throw-up.” . . . “He punched me.” . . . “I never touched him!” . . . “I won’t go to my room. You’re not the boss over me!” They finally wore me down. And though it was the last thing I ever dreamed I’d be doing, I joined a parent group. The group met at a local child-guidance center and was led by a young psychologist, Dr. Haim Ginott. The meeting was intriguing. The subject was “children’s feelings,” and the two hours sped by. I came home with a head spinning with new thoughts and a notebook full of undigested ideas:   Direct connection between how kids feel and how they behave.   When kids feel right, they’ll behave right.   How do we help them to feel right?   By accepting their feelings!   Problem—Parents don’t usually accept their children’s feelings. For example: “You don’t really feel that way.” “You’re just saying that because you’re tired.” “There’s no reason to be so upset.” Steady denial of feelings can confuse and enrage kids. Also teaches them not to know what their feelings are—not to trust them.   After the session I remember thinking, “Maybe other parents do that. I don’t.” Then I started listening to myself. Here are some sample conversations from my home—just from a single day.   CHILD:Mommy, I’m tired.ME:You couldn’t be tired. You just napped.CHILD:( louder ) But I’m tired.ME:You’re not tired. You’re just a little sleepy. Let’s get dressed.CHILD:( wailing ) No, I’m tired!CHILD:Mommy, it’s hot in here.ME:It’s cold. Keep your sweater on.CHILD:No, I’m hot.ME:I said, “Keep your sweater on!”CHILD:No, I’m hot.CHILD:That TV show was boring.ME:No, it wasn’t. It was very interesting.CHILD:It was stupid.ME:It was educational.CHILD:It stunk.ME:Don’t talk that way!   Can you see what was happening? Not only were all our conversations turning into arguments, I was also telling my children over and over again not to trust their own perceptions but to rely on mine instead. Once I was aware of what I was doing, I was determined to change. But I wasn’t sure how to go about it. What finally helped me most was actually putting myself in my children’s shoes. I asked myself, “Suppose I were a child who was tired, or hot or bored? And suppose I wanted that all-important grown-up in my life to know what I was feeling . . . ?” Over the next weeks I tried to tune in to what I thought my children might be experiencing, and when I did, my words seemed to follow naturally. I wasn’t just using a technique. I really meant it when I said, “So you’re still feeling tired—even though you...

Product details

• Authors: Adele Faber, Adele/ Mazlish Faber, Elaine Mazlish
• Publisher: Scribner USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.02.2012
• EAN: 9781451663877
• ISBN: 978-1-4516-6387-7
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 221 mm x 28 mm
• Series: The How To Talk Series
• Subject: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality