{"product_id":"2940016273495","title":"How to Talk to Kids","description":"Talking with kids involves many things, the use of words (what we say and how we say it), ideas and feelings.  We communicate in different ways such as with words (kind, unkind, assertive, gentle), with looks (scowls, smiles, frowns), with silence (warm, cold and comfortable), and actions (hugs, slaps, kisses, patting).\u003cbr\u003eMany adults do not have trouble communicating with kids when it simply involves giving directions or instructions (how to ride a bike) or explaining things (why that house caught on fire).  They often have difficulty communicating when feelings are involved, be it their kids feelings or their own.\u003cbr\u003eBeing able to effectively talk with kids helps to develop warm relationships, cooperation and healthy self-esteem.\u003cbr\u003eParents struggling to communicate with their kids often leads to conflicts and bickering, kids who simply \"switch off\" and have low self worth.\u003cbr\u003eThe strategies I suggest in this book will be helpful and suited to many children, but of course all kids have different needs so you will need to improvise and add details where you feel appropriate.  \u003cbr\u003eI have written this book as a resource guide for talking with kids about sensitive issues and also to give you a starting point.\u003cbr\u003eTalking with your kids in my opinion is the only way you can ensure that they are learning the correct information and the values you wish to instill.  You need to be consistent, reliable and open to discussion as much as you possibly can.\u003cbr\u003eThe world we live in is constantly changing and evolving.  We need to try to help our kids comprehend various issues that even we sometimes struggle to understand.\u003cbr\u003eAny time that a child is curious enough to ask a question, it becomes a teachable moment for us to take advantage.  Although we may find some issues difficult to explain, we must try.  If we want our kids to remain motivated to come to us to ask questions, we must keep the lines of communication open and offer answers.","brand":"Christopher Handy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47146578936048,"sku":"2940016273495","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940016273495_p0.jpg?v=1763632185","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940016273495","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}