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Voice lessons for parents : what to say, how to say it, and when to listen / Wendy Mogel.

by Mogel, Wendy, 1951-

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Scribner, 2018.

Parent and child.

Interpersonal communication.

9781501142390 (hc.)

1st Scribner hardcover ed.

xvi, 302 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-288) and index.

The audience is listening : from infancy through toddlerhood -- The cathedral space of childhood : learning the language of your child's world -- The biggest, strongest, fastest : connecting with young boys -- The boss, the bestie, the high priestess of pretend : conversing with young girls -- Hard topics : talking to young children about sex, death, and money -- Spirit guides in disguise : an introduction to teenagers -- The exchange student Kazakhstan : teenage boys -- The visiting niece from a distant state : teenage girls -- The opinionators : teaming up with your partner, your ex, the grandparents, and "Olivia's mom" -- The trustees : getting the best out of nannies, teachers, coaches, and other adults in your child's life -- Appendix: Relative differences between boys and girls in brain development and function, expanded.

Presents an essential guide to the art of talking with children that demonstrates how a change of voice can transform conversations and ease parent-child relationships, sharing strategies for communicating with kids at different age levels.

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