Voice lessons for parents what to say, how to say it, and when to listen
Presents an essential guide to the art of talking with children that demonstrates how a change of voice can transform conversations and ease parent-child relationships, sharing strategies for communicating with kids at different age levels.
| Main Author: | Mogel, Wendy, 1951- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Scribner,
2018.
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| Edition: | First Scribner hardcover edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- The audience is listening : from infancy through toddlerhood
- The cathedral space of childhood : learning the language of your child's world
- The biggest, strongest, fastest : connecting with young boys
- The boss, the bestie, the high priestess of pretend : conversing with young girls
- Hard topics : talking to young children about sex, death, and money
- Spirit guides in disguise : an introduction to teenagers
- The exchange student Kazakhstan : teenage boys
- The visiting niece from a distant state : teenage girls
- The opinionators : teaming up with your partner, your ex, the grandparents, and "Olivia's mom"
- The trustees : getting the best out of nannies, teachers, coaches, and other adults in your child's life
- Appendix: Relative differences between boys and girls in brain development and function, expanded.