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awyatt_midbuchanan's review
5.0
This book is excellent! It actually addressed ALL of my parenting questions in a straightforward way. I really liked how it gave a quick, easy-to-use review at the end of each section. I highly recommend this book to parents who are struggling to raise children using outdated techniques.
sharktownwoman's review
5.0
I am grateful to the authors for the opportunity to review this book in advance of its publication.
HTTWKWL was HILARIOUS. I never thought a parenting book could be simultaneously laugh-out-loud funny and deeply insightful. Julie and Joanna's writing is lively, crisp, and delightful to read. The authors present straightforward tools for improving relationships with children, but frankly I found these tools helpful in my adult relationships too. Perhaps most impressive, the book offers research-backed strategies but doesn't dwell on the theory. Instead, it offers concrete examples of the concepts via stories from real-life parents. This book is a must read for anyone who lives or works with children -- and really anyone looking for a good laugh.
HTTWKWL was HILARIOUS. I never thought a parenting book could be simultaneously laugh-out-loud funny and deeply insightful. Julie and Joanna's writing is lively, crisp, and delightful to read. The authors present straightforward tools for improving relationships with children, but frankly I found these tools helpful in my adult relationships too. Perhaps most impressive, the book offers research-backed strategies but doesn't dwell on the theory. Instead, it offers concrete examples of the concepts via stories from real-life parents. This book is a must read for anyone who lives or works with children -- and really anyone looking for a good laugh.
cdubiel's review against another edition
5.0
So happy to see a sequel to How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen. This book covers a lot of the same ground, but it is an excellent reminder of the techniques that work. Since I read the first book, the number of meltdowns in our house have definitely decreased. My kids responded well to the tactics, specifically on problem-solving and how we approach issues where we disagree. They feel like they're part of the family but they also don't run roughshod over me - they know their dad and I are in charge. I also liked that in this book, the authors give plenty of specific situations so you can see how other parents have used the tactics, especially in tough spots like the ones listed in the title. You may have to be creative on some things, and you are not always going to come out feeling successful, but having the tips is half the battle.
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