Title:
The art of talking with children : the simple keys to nurturing kindness, creativity, and confidence in kids
Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
New York, NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022]
Physical Description:
iv, 492 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
ISBN:
9780062938886
Abstract:
A Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist provides adults with evidence-based tools and techniques to help them have productive and meaningful conversations with children of all ages.
Contents:
Introduction: Why conversation matters -- What rich talk is, and why we're missing out -- Conversations for learning: Sparking your child's lifelong curiosity -- Conversations for empathy: Fostering your child's understanding of others -- Conversations for confidence and independence: Encouraging your child to embrace challenges -- Conversations for building relationships: Cultivating your child's social skills -- Conversations for - and through - play: Promoting your child's joy and creativity -- Conversations for openness: Raising a global citizen -- Conversations for temperament: Bringing out your child's best -- The lasting value of rich talk -- Acknowledgements -- Appendix -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index.
Language:
English
