ScreamFree Parenting, 10th Anniversary Revised Edition

How to Raise Amazing Adults by Learning to Pause More and React Less

By: Hal Runkel LMFT

Narrated by: Hal Runkel LMFT

Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Parenting is not about kids; it's about parents. If you're not in control, then you cannot be in charge. What every kid really needs are parents who are able to keep their cool no matter what. Easier said than done? Not anymore, thanks to ScreamFree Parenting, the principle-based approach that's inspiring parents everywhere to truly revolutionize their family dynamics. Moving beyond the child-centered, technique-based approaches that ultimately fail, the ScreamFree way compels you to focus on yourself, calm yourself down, and grow yourself up.

For those of you who are parents, know parents, or have had parents, the notion that the greatest thing you can do for your children is to learn to focus on yourself may sound strange, even heretical. It's not. Here's why: We are the only ones we can control. This practical, effective guide for parents of all ages with kids of all ages introduces proven principles for overcoming the anxieties and stresses of parenting and setting new patterns of connection and cooperation. Told in an engaging, conversational tone, this audiobook is sensible, straightforward, and based on the experiences of hundreds of actual families. It will help all parents become calming authorities in their homes, bring peace to their families today, and give kids what they need to grow into caring, self-directed adults tomorrow.

©2007 ScreamFree Omnimedia, LLC (P)2007 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

What a view!

What a great approach to new age parenting! Will make you see all kinds of situations with your kids in a new clear way. A must read for parents that have had enough of their screaming falling on deaf ears (or causing deaf ears!).

Extremely helpful and motivational.

An eye opening approach, one should review weekly. Results are there from day one.
Great narration too!

Perfect! Loved it!

Loved every minute of it. Was sad that it ended! Narration was perfect. Just wished there were more stories included but the ones included were definitely relatable. I'm not even exaggerating when I say that this book should be mandated for all parents. As an early childhood educator, I would like to see a ScreamFree book geared towards teachers; specifically for elementary teachers and administrators because they are the foundations. Some children spend more time with their teachers than they do with their parents. A lot of the information directed at parents will really be helpful to teachers of all levels. The stories I hear from my own children and the way teachers talk (scream) to the children is disheartening. Old school teaching is similar to old school parenting. Personally, with every chapter I've been trying to implement the "keep cool" technique. I see improvement in myself and in turn in the relationships with my children. It is definitely a work in progress and changes take time but I'm happy to be be able to "revolutionize" my parenting. Thank you Hal! I look forward to ScreamFree marriage; it's next on my list!

Hal is the best!

ScreamFree Marriage as well as this one are amazing books. I’ve listened to them both multiple times. Applying his concepts are effective! Try it!

A Bit Fast

Excellent content and great diction. I would have benefited from pauses after conveying new concepts. There was a tendency to run quickly into the next sentence.

Great book. I really learned from it

Great book. I really learned from it. The part of not making so much eye contact I disagree but probably the author knows better.

Amazing book!

Love this new mindset! One of the best books about parenting! Thanks you very much Hal Runkel!

Great insights!

There were many excellent points in this book. Even after listening to only a few chapters I could see the benefits my family was reaping just by the introduction to some keys ideas. I feel like a much better mom and I will re-listen multiple times to really get a grasp on all this book has to offer.

either you need to hear this or...

Would you consider the audio edition of ScreamFree Parenting to be better than the print version?

Yes, if you need help with parenting get it fast.

What other book might you compare ScreamFree Parenting to and why?

I don't know, I am not a big consumer of self help books.

Have you listened to any of Hal Edward Runkel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

As my son gets older, the challenges of his life become more complex, starting with gas and proceeding to, most recently, organization and grades. As the complexity of his problems increases, so does the anxiety of parenting. Runkel's book will not shock or amaze good parents, only point out what is really happening when we use volume as a motivational tool. If you ever raise your voice to your children, get it.

The most important parenting book to read!

What made the experience of listening to ScreamFree Parenting the most enjoyable?

Hal's voice is easy to listen to, like talking to a friend you respect, real, nonjudgmental. He get's it. It's not just about screaming, it's about any negative experience you've had with parenting and in life. Hal's approach is both simple and profound.

What did you like best about this story?

The truth is, it actually works quickly. I started implementing this book and both my relationship with myself and my relationship with my kids has improved dramatically. I never knew what to do when I felt upset and now I do. I will say, taking real responsibility for yourself is hard work. It doesn't come naturally, but now I have the language to be able to understand it and talk myself through the hard moments.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from ScreamFree Parenting?

Everything, I will be referencing this book until I parent from a place of calm composure and I am able to calm myself down every time I start to feel upset with my kids, because overtime I get upset i am actually screaming "calm me down" to my kids like Hal explains.