Connect!: How to Get Your Kids to Talk to You

In this book for parents, you will hear firsthand from parents and kids about the benefits they've gained from sharing reading and talking about books. Not only does shared reading promote communication and mutual respect, it helps kids to better in school and improve their self-esteem. This practical book shows you how to find the time, open up channels of communication, motivate your children, select books to read together, talk about books, use writing, art, and drama to share ideas, and build self-esteem.