by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish · 2012
A communication classic with decades of use in parent education programmes worldwide.
Best for: Parents who want practical, script-ready communication strategies to reduce conflict and connect with their children.
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A communication classic with decades of use in parent education programmes worldwide.
Best for: Parents who want practical, script-ready communication strategies to reduce conflict and connect with their children.
This title is on our curated list because it’s widely regarded in the parenting & child psychology literature — either by a leading researcher in the field, a clinically-respected modality founder, or an author whose work consistently shows up in evidence-informed practice.
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