Includes bibliographical references and index.

Discover tried and tested communication strategies to survive - and thrive - with kids ages 2-7 The all-new content in this book deals with struggles familiar to every parent, relative, teacher and childminder. How do you respond to the toddler who won't brush his teeth? The preschooler who pinches the baby? The child who throws everything she can reach? It's hard to be a little kid. It's hard to be an adult responsible for that little kid. And it's really hard to think about effective communication when the toast is burning, the baby is crying and you're exhausted. This book will help readers do just that. Organized according to everyday challenges and conflicts, and including real-life examples and the series' trademark cartoons, this book is a survival manual of communication tools, including a chapter that addresses the special needs of children with sensory processing or autism spectrum disorders. There are no assignments for the reader to complete, unlike the earlier installment of this series (How to Talk so Kids Will Listen, by Faber's own mother, Adele, and Julie King, also available to borrow from this library collection), which may appeal more to some parents and caregivers. Instead, all recommendations are accompanied by several example instances, such as alternative responses to insincere praise, illustrated in various scenarios. Each chapter concludes with a summary in brief cartoon format and reminders of the main points, which are useful as visual reminders or for time-poor readers. There is gentle humour throughout the book so it does not read as patronising or dull, e.g. anecdote titles such as "Sleepless in San Francisco", "Miss Liberty Pitches In", and "The Very Hungry Nail Clipper".
Audience: Adult, Adult caregiver, Professional