The Art of Talking with Children: The Simple Keys to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity, and Confidence in Kids

"This book is full of life-changing insights, wise advice, and easy-to-adopt habits—every chapter is a new 'a ha' moment. Learning the secrets of 'rich talk' can strengthen your connection with your kids, help you be a more effective parent, and empower everyone in your family to express themselves and celebrate each other more fully. THE ART OF TALKING WITH CHILDRENis sure to be a new timeless classic for parents. I am so glad I read this landmark book, and I am giving it to every parent I know!" —Jane McGonigal, PhD, New York Times Bestselling author of Reality is Broken and SuperBetter

"A helpful guide for parents that offers reasonable, solid advice on almost every page." — Booklist

"In this thoughtful and thorough exploration of "rich talk," Rolland dives deep into the how and why of meaningful conversations with kids. Using compelling research and engaging anecdotes, Rolland offers a powerful and pragmatic guide to one of the most underappreciated skills for building and strengthening our relationships with our children and supporting their learning, independence, and confidence in almost every aspect of their lives. THE ART OF TALKING WITH CHILDREN is an important read for parents, educators, clinicians, and anyone who regularly talks to kids." — Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW, author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids

"Readers of such volumes as How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk will find further help here in developing strong relational communication." About the Author Rebecca Rolland is a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and serves on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is also an oral and written language specialist in the Neurology Department of Boston Children's Hospital. As a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, she has worked clinically with populations ranging from early childhood through high school and has provided teacher professional development. She has an Ed.D. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, an M.A. in English from Boston University, and a B.A. in English from Yale.