Publisher's Synopsis
Talking to your kids and getting them to open up to you as parents can be tough. They may feel afraid to talk, or feel awkward about the topic at hand, or may not know how to broach the subject with you. This e-book was designed to help you as parents (or guardians or caretakers) learn to communicate with your children in a way that makes them open up to you. Included are new and fresh insights and suggestions with methods of solving common problems as well as building the foundations for lasting relationships with your children. We hope to instill innovative ways of: -Coping with negative feelings your child may have, such as anger and frustration -Expressing feelings without being hurtful, resentful, or mean -Engaging your child's willingness to cooperate -Setting reasonable and firm limits and rules with your child while maintenance goodwill -Using alternative discipline methods that promote good choices and understanding of bad choices -Understanding helpful and unhelpful ways of communication, praise, and criticism -Resolving family conflicts in peaceable ways Let's get started!
