Talking with Kids: How to improve communication--and your relationship--with your children

Parents commmunicate many things to their children. As the first and most enduring role models, parents set goals and teach values. Successful communication between a parent and child is also one of the cornerstones of good family relationships, but it is not always easy. In all families, different patterns of communication develop, and sometimes they can break down, causing conflict and unhappiness.
Using exercises, case studies and dialogue examples Alison Mulvaney examines classic communication patterns and the common barriers that prevent us from learning, changing and developing new skills. In positive and practical terms, she explains the fundamentals of establishing good communication with children, including how to focus and use active listening, and how to implement win-win resolution strategies. In addition she shows how to motivate your children and build their self-esteem, and provides methods for teaching important values.