Product Description

More than a tool to correct bad behavior, this handbook urges parents to move beyond typical discipline techniques by creating an environment based on mutual respect, emotional safety, and positive, open communication. The seven outlined principles redefine the parent-dominated family by teaching parents how to achieve mutual parent/child respect without being submissive, set firm limits without using demands or coercion, and empower children to open up, cooperate, and realize their own innate potential. Based on Marshall Rosenberg's "Nonviolent Communication Process", the framework helps parents break down the barriers to outstanding relationships with their kids by avoiding destructive language and habits that keep parents and children from understanding one another. Activities, stories, and resources help parents immediately apply the seven keys to any parenting situation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54789 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Customer Reviews

Best book I have ever read
... well, I think nobody will read this review cause it's just an exaggeration "Best book I have ever read" ... but I mean it: After reading and understanding a bit of it, my relationsship to my sons got a more loving some cause I think they felt more treasured. Though my feeling for them were obviously still the same, my communication with my kids got better and they better understand what I am saying (and it goes without saying that I understand better what they are trying to communicate). - And that makes them feel better.

Actually it's simple: Don't look at the action but try to understand the needs your kids communicate. Behind every action they undertake there is a simple need they want to communicate and fulfill.

Respectful Parents Respectful Kids
I have read this book after reading Marshall Roenbergs Nonviolent Communication. I have found it immensely helpful in communicating with my children as well as using it in parenting workshops. The learning curve for me has been seeing how much of what I said was based on assumptions from old 'stories' rather than being in the here and now of what I was feeeling and needing. Ellie Kopiel