Description

With over half a million copies sold, this essential resource is a must-have for anyone who lives or works with young children. Featuring an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of *How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk*—the international bestseller hailed by *The Boston Globe* as “The Parenting Bible”—this book offers practical, respectful, and effective communication strategies for parents and caregivers.

For nearly forty years, parents have relied on *How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk* to navigate the many challenges of raising children. Now, in response to growing demand, Adele Faber’s daughter, Joanna Faber, along with parenting expert Julie King, adapts these transformative communication techniques for parents of children ages two to seven. Drawing from years of leading *How to Talk* workshops for parents, teachers, and pediatricians, Faber and King provide valuable insights through engaging stories, cartoons, and real-life examples.

How do you handle a young child who refuses to brush their teeth, screams in the car seat, pinches the baby, won’t eat vegetables, throws books in the library, or runs wild in the supermarket? Organized around common behavioral challenges, this book offers practical, easy-to-implement strategies that will strengthen relationships with young children. It also includes a chapter dedicated to the unique needs of children with sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders.

Filled with accessible guidance and actionable tools, this book empowers parents and caregivers to foster deeper connections with toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-aged children. By using these proven techniques, caregivers can support kids in becoming self-reliant, cooperative, and emotionally connected to the important people in their lives—whether it’s parents, teachers, siblings, or friends.