How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk

I got this book as recommendation from someone when I searched on Amazon I was shocked to see 11.5k people have rated it and overall rating is 4.5 star. I was like how could I miss this book or have not came across. I ordered it immediately and now I am reading it. I will highly recommend this to anyone

It's a nice book, with nice insights, also a couple of fun quotes along the way to make it more fun, moreover its always nice to add a little humor to all these serious concepts

Every parents and school teacher must read this book. It will really helpful for them

I recommend this book to every parent, even anyone can read....it will definitely enhance communication and emotional skills

Ok, so I haven't yet completed the book. I'm trying to let the lessons seem into our lifestyle and it's only been chapter 1 and i can see the results. It's really logical and yes, it really helps you see things clearly with a fresh perspective. No matter how good a parent we think we are, we might not be, and that creates a few rifts. I bought this book cause i felt i had a few troubles keeping calm and patient. This book didn't automatically make me calm, but rather just changed my view and honestly, that worked it's magic. I highly recommend this book, i think it's applicable to parents having children belonging to any age group. Looking forward to finishing the book and practicing their teaching, and trying to be a better person for my kids ..

It's so unrealistic...so many examples that are not even practical...waste of money

As parenting is not easy job.. I have purchased this as my son turns 2. Good buy. It has various scenarios explained very well. Must read book for calm parenting 👍

Good

Useful book

Bought as gift. Recipient very pleased.

Just think about what it is you tell your kids during a normal day. Isn't it mostly orders and no? Think about it and start to really talk to your kids. And how do you react when your kid tells you something? By giving advice and telling your kid what YOU think (is the right thing to do, to say, etc)? Try saying nothing instead and just listen. This are two key advices I found very helpful, simple and was able to use immediatly. I first bought this book as an e-reader edition, but absolutely had to have the printed edition. Not so much to do the assignments, but more to work on it with markers and stickers. I will keep it close to make sure I read it over and over again because many of the advices might not fit it right now, but will for sure come in handy later on.

Easy to read, engaging, and full of practical value. This book feels like a manual you can come back to over and over again. I love how each chapter is summarized in just one page- it makes reviewing and retaining the information so much easier. It’s also very interactive, with images that keep you engaged and help break down concepts visually. The book constantly encourages you to think, reflect, and apply what you’re learning, which makes a huge difference. There are plenty of real-life examples, along with testimonials, quotes, and insights from other professionals. That added perspective makes the content feel well-rounded and credible- not just one person’s opinion. I finished it in 3 days, and that was just reading a little at a time. I’m not a parent and I don’t work with kids, but I’ve applied these methods in my relationship, and they’ve genuinely improved communication. That said, this is not instant. It takes time, effort, and a lot of practice. The hardest part is retraining your brain and unlearning the patterns most of us grew up with. Small tip for readers: I use a gray highlighter instead of yellow because it feels less overwhelming and doesn’t make me feel like I’m ruining the book. I also prefer using sticky notes instead of writing directly on the pages. If you do this, lightly reduce the stickiness before placing them as these pages are thin (paperback), and they can tear easily. At the end of the day, we never really stop being kids- this book helps you understand that on a deeper level and I think that is way the methodology works. Highly recommend. Honestly, this should be taught in schools.

Very informative! Opens your eyes and changes the way you talk and engage woth kids