A Parent's Guide to Effectively Communicating with Your Child: How to Speak So Your Toddler and Preschooler Will Listen and Do What You Say

Communicating with a toddler can make even the most patient parents doubt their parenting abilities. According to the Academy of Pediatrics, children begin to assert their independence and test the limits between the ages of one and four. For parents, this can be a frustrating time. With independence comes an array of bad behavior, often due to an inability to express their feelings. Temper tantrums, rebellion, and aggressive behavior are among the tactics children use when they cannot voice their needs. You can help children communicate effectively and deter bad behavior by adjusting your communication tactics to their level of understanding. If you are having trouble communicating with your child, A Parent s Guide to Effectively Communicating with Your Child will provide proven communication techniques to help you convey your wishes in a way that he or she will understand.