In this guide for parents, family therapist Nichols (psychology, College of William and Mary) describes an active listening technique that enables them to respond to their children's demands without getting caught up in an argument. Sample topics include how to promote respect for parental authority and what to do when children play one parent against the other. The volume lacks bibliographical references. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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<div>For parents fed up with constant challenges to their authority-but who dread becoming tyrants in their own homes-this book provides a powerful new alternative to "because I said so." Trusted family therapist and author Michael P. Nichols takes on the number-one problem of parents today with the insight and humor that has made his earlier The Lost Art of Listening an enduring bestseller. Presented is a simple, easy-to-follow, yet remarkably effective way to put an end to arguments by refusing to argue back. Instead, the techniques of responsive listening help parents open up better communication in the family; create an atmosphere of respect and cooperation; and take children's feelings into account-without giving in to their demands. Loads of realistic examples help parents defuse whining and defiance and manage common conflicts with preschoolers to teens.<br></div>
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