Classic bookEvidence: Expert opinionAges 3–13
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Author or publisher Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish Published 1980 Reviewed by eduStack editors Last checked 13 Nov 2026
Evidence: Practical techniques from the authors' parenting workshops. Evidence level: expert opinion, not a research study.
1What parents should know
A long-running practical guide to everyday conversations with children - acknowledging feelings, inviting cooperation and alternatives to punishment.
2Sources and check record
https://openlibrary.org/works/OL553866W Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk. 1980. Scribner (2012 edition). ISBN 9781451663884 Last checked · 13 Nov 2026
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