What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home

Name: What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home
SKU: 57194
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4.8 | 207 ratings

Price: 15.75

Last update: 06-25-2024

Top reviews from the United States

Leslie Mesnick

A MUST read if you love your kids too much to let them fail!

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023

This book is 10/10 and beyond helpful on HOW to communicate with challenging kids who you love too much to let fail. This book 100% contributed to a successful vacation where two teenagers wanted to do completely different things on a tropical vacation. I only wish this book existed a decade ago, but it’s never too late and this book gives so much hope to keep the faith and never give up!! Thank you for the endless dedication to helping us parents navigate raising this next generation to be happy and healthy humans!! 5-stars all around!!!!

A. Grant

Best parenting books I've read are by these authors

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2022

I read this after reading the authors' book "The Self-Driven Child," which was amazing. This book fleshes out many of the ideas in their first book on a more practical level. I think both books are must-reads. I felt like we were mostly somewhat laid back parents, but after reading their books I realized how much our current culture has influenced what I thought "normal" and "laid back" was, which is why I think all parents should consider reading their work. Right away, I started reframing conversations, and there was a huge shift in our parent-kid dynamics. I feel sad that I didn't have this knowledge 10 or 15 years ago, but I am so, so grateful that going forward we do.

Dan Shapiro, M.D.

An important message, delivered with compassion

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2021

Stixrud and Johnson have written a wonderful sequel to the Self-Driven Child. This second book, What Do You Say? is filled with wisdom and practical advice. And it’s a pleasure to read. Throughout the book, the authors help parents reflect on what they might say vs. what they should say. And they don't shy away from any of the toughest topics. As a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, I endorse their call for parent-child collaboration. This much-needed book shows parents how to avoid conflict and practice empathic problem-solving. I will be enthusiastically recommending What Do You Say? to all families in my practice.

Dan Shapiro, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Author, Parent Child Journey: An Individualized Approach to Raising Your Challenging Child; Parent Child Excursions: ADHD, Anxiety and Autism; and Raph’s Tale
Director, ParentChildJourney.com

Elissa

Good advice that's difficult to follow

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022

I found this book from an interview with one of the authors and thought the advice he gave was great. The book addresses a lot of common struggles with kids and gives clear directions and scripts to navigate the different situations. However, I can't get thriving the book because it's making me so anxious! My kids are little still and reading about scenarios I might come across in the future is a little terrifying. I'm a type A personality too, and the book focuses a lot on not being controlling which is difficult for me. The approach and language used definitely does not come natural to me. It makes me feel like I'm already a failure and my kids are doomed. I can certainly change my behavior, but I can't change my personality and following this book, I think my biggest problem will be my own anxiety and not sounding sincere. No one ever said parenting was easy.

Maria

Awesome

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022

This book has changed my parenting style. I love this book.
It had magic! It is magical.

Angelina Cassalins

Must have for every parent

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022

This book literally tell you what to say and how to respond to complicated conversations with your kids. It’s 100% applicable to todays parenting situations!

A. Taylor

Fantastic! Helped me repair my relationship with my teen!

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022

I wish I’d read this book years ago.

Kindle Customer

Wish I read this sooner!

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023

This book, in addition to “The Self-driven child”, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers” are the best books I have read on parenting teens. I wish I had read it before my son started high school! I love that the advice is so direct and practical and easy to immediately apply, with great examples. I changed my communication style with my son, and feel like we already have a better relationship. Thank you for this wonderful book! Please keep writing books together!

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