Description
A powerful new parenting book that gives parents the exact words to solve any sticky parenting situation! A toddler meltdown over the wrong pair of pants, siblings fighting in the back of the car, kids crying when you try to leave the house...
Parents have the best intentions to be patient and loving, but in the heat of the moment, they too often find themselves feeling helpless, desperate, and so frustrated that they resort to yelling, threatening, bribing, or caving. Now Say This solves the dilemma: how can you be empathic and effective at once? Based on the popular 3-step "ALP" model the authors have taught thousands of parents in their clinical practice, and written in a friendly, balanced, and research-based tone, Now Say This addresses issues such as,
Tantrums Engaging cooperation Sibling relationships Screentime Bedtime Best of all, it answers the question, "Now, what do you actually say?" using scripts and body language from real life examples. Now Say This is a guide that transforms remarkable ideas into practical how-to's that busy parents can use right away.
Author: Heather Turgeon, Julie Wright
Publisher: Tarcherperigee
Published: 05/29/2018
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780143130345
ISBN10: 014313034X
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General
- Self-Help | Communication & Social Skills
- Family & Relationships | Life Stages | School Age
Parents have the best intentions to be patient and loving, but in the heat of the moment, they too often find themselves feeling helpless, desperate, and so frustrated that they resort to yelling, threatening, bribing, or caving. Now Say This solves the dilemma: how can you be empathic and effective at once? Based on the popular 3-step "ALP" model the authors have taught thousands of parents in their clinical practice, and written in a friendly, balanced, and research-based tone, Now Say This addresses issues such as,
Author: Heather Turgeon, Julie Wright
Publisher: Tarcherperigee
Published: 05/29/2018
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780143130345
ISBN10: 014313034X
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General
- Self-Help | Communication & Social Skills
- Family & Relationships | Life Stages | School Age
About the Author
Heather Turgeon, MFT is a psychotherapist who specializes in sleep and parenting. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times and The Washington Post, among others. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two kids. She and Julie frequently speak at parenting centers and schools, and offer sleep consultations and individual therapy.