Parent Child Communication

“This parenting book actually made me a better parent.”—Lydia Kiesling, The New York Times From #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child. This bestselling...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER More than 1 million copies in print! The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book. “Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s...

Welcome to Angry Parent Angry Child: Anger Management Techniques to Control Outbursts, Maintain Your Cool and Become a Calm Family.

Unlocking the Secrets to Powerful Parent-Child Connections As you navigate the hectic demands of daily life, do you sometimes feel like your conversations with your child resemble passing ships in the night? Imagine coming home after a long day, only to find your teenager glued to their phone, responding with one-word answers while you crave a genuine connection. In moments like these, the bond feels strained, communication falters, and you wonder how to bridge the growing gap. This book is your guide to transforming these fleeting interactions into meaningful dialogues that truly resonate....

The book highlights the importance of setting realistic boundaries and consistency, showing how to involve your child in setting these limits to promote ownership and cooperation. Positive discipline techniques, such as natural consequences and reward systems, are explored in depth to help you guide your child's behavior constructively. The key to the approach is empathy. You'll learn how to see the world through your child's eyes, validate their feelings, and build an emotional vocabulary that helps them express their complex emotions. Effective communication strategies, such as active ...

Are toddler tantrums, confusing behaviors, or power struggles leaving you overwhelmed? - You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just one book away from seeing your toddler in a whole new light. In “10 Hacks to Understand Your Toddler (Ages 1–4),” you’ll discover simple, science-backed strategies to decode your child’s behavior, strengthen communication, and create a peaceful, connected home. This easy-to-read guide breaks down complex developmental psychology into 10 practical hacks that every parent can use—starting today. What you'll find inside: ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An award-winning guide to the sometimes erratic and confusing behavior of teenage girls from the author of Under Pressure and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers Dr. Lisa Damour worked as an expert collaborator on Pixar’s Inside Out 2! “The most down-to-earth...

You're waiting. Waiting for the phone to ring. Waiting for a text. Waiting for a call. Waiting for some sign that your adult child remembers you exist. That they care. That they want to talk to you. But the phone doesn't ring. The text doesn't come. The call doesn't happen. Days go by. Weeks go by. Sometimes months go by. And you're left wondering: What happened? When did we stop talking? When did they stop calling? When did I become someone they don't need to talk to? You think about when they were younger. When they called you for everything. When they needed you for everything. When you ...

Do you want to make the most of the little free time you have and feel confident that you are actively helping your child's communication skills in just a few minutes a day, no matter what their underlying challenges are?... Then you have come to the right place!

A revolutionary guide to parenting with confidence, clarity and empathy. ‘Five more minutes!’ ‘One more story!’ ‘I’m not tired!’ The pressures of modern-day parenting can be relentless, leading us to over-parent, over-explain and over-negotiate with our kids. This may work at first...

The author of the international bestseller 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do turns her focus to parents, teaching them how to raise mentally strong and resilient children. Do today’s children lack the flexibility and mental strength they need to cope with life’s challenges in an...

Am I Meant to Become a Parent? Why Can’t I Conceive? What Is My Unborn Child Trying to Tell Me? In this reassuring, supportive, and accessible book, leading clairvoyant and medium Walter Makichen offers guidance to prospective parents eager to create a warm, nurturing environment for their...

From the bestselling authors of The Montessori Toddler and The Montessori Baby, this book guides parents through the principles of Montessori to enhance their children's development and foster respectful relationships with their families and the world. When children are given independence, the...

You are not failing. You are parenting a teen in a world that doesn't make it easy. If your teen has shut down, pushes you away, or reacts in ways that feel impossible to manage, you are not alone. And this is not the end of your relationship. The Gentle Parenting Workbook for ADHD, ASD, and Disengaged Teens is a practical, step-by-step guide to connection-based parenting that actually works for the teen years. Including when your teen is neurodivergent, disengaged, or both. Inside, you will learn how to: Communicate with your teen without shouting, shutting down, or bracing for the next ...

Are you still waiting for your child to say the words "Mama" or "Dada" or string together a few words to form a sentence? As a parent, you want to ensure that your child receives the best start in life, which means learning the vital skills that will help them navigate through childhood and adolescence. But this goal is stifled when their development is delayed and they struggle to learn how to speak or use language as expected.

The Stages of Language Development: How Children Learn to Communicate is the essential resource for parents, teachers, caregivers, and students who want to understand how children grow from their very first cries to confident, articulate speakers. Covering every step from birth through adolescence, this book explains the fascinating journey of language acquisition in clear, accessible detail. Inside you will discover: The prelinguistic stage, when babies use cries, babbles, and gestures to lay the groundwork for speech. How toddlers experience the vocabulary explosion, adding new words at ...

This is the 2026 updated version. The most effective treatment for eating disorders is family-based, and parents play an essential role. Yet most struggle to know what to do and how to do it. With a wealth of practical examples and tips that have helped many tens of thousands of relieved parents, Eva Musby guides you through each stage of your son or daughter's recovery. She provides solace and confidence, while addressing the real-life questions that parents struggle with. The practical and emotional strategies in every chapter rest on up-to-date knowledge distilled from published research...

Drawing on decades of research, psychologist Stephen Nowicki shows parents and educators how to equip children with the nonverbal skills they need to succeed socially in childhood, and throughout their adult lives. We all want our kids learn the social skills they need to thrive. Yet many of...

In Talking to Children About Divorce, Jean McBride provides you with the tools and encouragement to effectively communicate with your child about divorce. McBride brings her more than 25 years of specializing in divorce to guide you through crucial but difficult conversations and cultivate an environment of love and support throughout the divorce process. You’ll learn how to have honest conversations about different situations and emotions that may arise during divorce - from breaking the news to understanding resistance.

One of the country's most popular parenting guides. Helps parents meet the challenges of raising a family today. The Parent's Handbook shows parents how they can become more knowledgeable, confident and successful in relating to their children. Discusses misbehavior, communication, encouragement...