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

Even parents who roll their eyes at parenting advice will appreciate this excellent communication lesson from two friendly parenting experts. Voice pro Susan Bennett speaks at a wonderful pace and makes the parent-child dialogues sound understandable, emotionally authentic, and engaging. The urgency heard on and off throughout her performance will resonate with the parent who is at the end of his or her rope. Bennett's seriousness is nicely balanced by her accessible voice and congruent emotional tone. The book, an updated international bestseller from 1980, is a concise summary of classic parenting advice that we can't hear too often. With down-to-earth scripts and inviting rationales, it's an outstanding collection of communication tools for dealing with children of all ages, as well as with adults. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine