The award-winning authors of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids will Talk now examine the problems of sibling rivalry in its various forms and offer solutions for parents to promote cooperation amongst their children. Illustrated.

The ultimate "parenting bible" (The Boston Globe") with a new Foreword--and available as an eBook for the first time--a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child from the #1 New York Times" bestselling authors.
Internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish "are doing for parenting today what Dr. Spock did for our generation" ("Parent" "Magazine"). Now, this bestselling classic includes fresh insights and suggestions as well as the author's time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to:
- Cope with your child's negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment
- Express your strong feelings without being hurtful
- Engage your child's willing cooperation
- Set firm limits and maintain goodwill
- Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline
- Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise
- Resolve family conflicts peacefully
Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, the down-to-earth, respectful approach of Faber and Mazlish makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.

Addressing the struggles parents face every day, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's down-to-earth, effective approach to parenting has improved the lives of countless families across the world. Now their wisdom and techniques are collected in this concise edition, designed for busy parents on the go. With this essential workbook and audio guide, you'll learn things like: * Dealing with your children's strong emotions * Setting firm limits and still maintaining goodwill * Expressing your feelings without being hurtful * Engaging your children's co-operation * Resolving family conflicts peacefully

Already best-selling authors with How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish turned their minds to the battle of the siblings. Parents themselves, they were determined to figure out how to help their children get along. The result was Siblings Without Rivalry. This wise, groundbreaking book gives parents the practical tools they need to cope with conflict, encourage cooperation, reduce competition, and make it possible for children to experience the joys of their special relationship. With humor and understanding much gained from raising their own children Faber and Mazlish explain how and when to intervene in fights, provide suggestions on how to help children channel their hostility into creative outlets, and demonstrate how to treat children unequally and still be fair. Updated to incorporate fresh thoughts after years of conducting workshops for parents and professionals, this edition also includes a new afterword."

___ 'A BRILLIANT BOOK' - PHILIPPA PERRY, AUTHOR OF THE BOOK YOU WISH YOUR PARENTS HAD READ ***THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER*** How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk is the go-to guide designed to transform your relationship with your child. - Learn how to set clear boundaries and engage your child's co-operation - Find out how to overcome a pattern of arguments - Swap ineffective punishment for positive parenting - Prioritise a respectful and sympathetic approach to conflict resolution Including accessible and helpful case studies, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk is packed with practical advice for parents and carers. What readers are saying about How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk . . . 'Great book with many helpful examples' 'I read this book and it opened my eyes' 'I wish everyone knew about it' 'I've just ordered the whole series' 'I can't recommend it highly enough'

The ultimate "parenting bible" (The Boston Globe") with a new Foreword--and available as an eBook for the first time--a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child from the #1 New York Times" bestselling authors.
Internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish "are doing for parenting today what Dr. Spock did for our generation" ("Parent" "Magazine"). Now, this bestselling classic includes fresh insights and suggestions as well as the author's time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to:
- Cope with your child's negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment
- Express your strong feelings without being hurtful
- Engage your child's willing cooperation
- Set firm limits and maintain goodwill
- Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline
- Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise
- Resolve family conflicts peacefully
Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, the down-to-earth, respectful approach of Faber and Mazlish makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.

Adele Faber y Elaine Mazlish han ayudado a millones de familias con sus bestsellers. Ahora, y por primera vez en espanol, estas aclamadas expertas a nivel internacional nos ofrecen una guia que le dara las herramientas necesarias para ayudarles a sus adolescentes -- y a usted mismo! -- a sobrevivir la etapa dificil de la adolescencia.

"Mi hijo de trece anos pasa su tiempo con los peores chicos de la escuela. Le paso diciendo que se aleje de ellos, pero siempre me ignora. Como hago para que me haga caso?"

"Mi hija pasa mucho tiempo en el Internet charlando con un muchacho de dieciseis anos. Bueno, por lo menos eso dice el. Ahora la quiere conocer. Ella esta muy entusiasmada. Yo tengo miedo. Que hago?"

"Acabo de enterarme que mi hija de doce anos fuma marihuana. Como la confronto?"

Vivir con un adolescente puede ser abrumador. A veces es como si nuestros ninos carinosos se convirtieran de la noche a la manana en adolescentes independientes, con sus propios pensamientos, gustos y valores. Hoy en dia, los jovenes estan creciendo en un mundo mas cruel, mas materialista, mas sexual y mas violento que antes. Que se debe hacer?

Tras muchos anos de investigacion, conferencias y comentarios que han recibido, Faber y Mazlish, autoras del clasico bestseller "Como Hablar para que los Ninos Escuchen y Como Escuchar para que los Ninos Hablen, " han desarrollado una innovadora forma de mantener un dialogo abierto y respetuoso entre padres y adolescentes, una estrategia que le pone frenos al conflicto, reduce frustraciones y fomenta conversaciones acerca de las drogas, el sexo y otros temas dificiles y de actualidad.

Escrito en el estilo practico y popular de estas galardonadas autoras, y lleno de sugerencias, historias y dibujos, esta guia le ayudara a construir una relacion mas comunicativa y menos conflictiva con sus adolescentes.

Do your children argue some of or most of the time? Do you struggle as a parent to manage conflict between them? Then you are not alone - and parenting experts are here to help. Part of the internationally bestselling How to Talk... parenting series, this use -friendly guide is filled with tested and practical guidelines for how to cope with - and deflect - sibling rivalry. Whether your children are struggling with unhealthy competition, or with jealousy and resentment, or you are unsure of how to help as a parent, this accessible book is filled with top tips, relatable stories and forward-thinking techniques designed to transform how your children interact with one another.

Adele Faber y Elaine Mazlish han ayudado a millones de familias con sus bestsellers. Ahora, y por primera vez en espanol, estas aclamadas expertas a nivel internacional nos ofrecen una guia que le dara las herramientas necesarias para ayudarles a sus adolescentes -- y a usted mismo! -- a sobrevivir la etapa dificil de la adolescencia.

"Mi hijo de trece anos pasa su tiempo con los peores chicos de la escuela. Le paso diciendo que se aleje de ellos, pero siempre me ignora. Como hago para que me haga caso?"

"Mi hija pasa mucho tiempo en el Internet charlando con un muchacho de dieciseis anos. Bueno, por lo menos eso dice el. Ahora la quiere conocer. Ella esta muy entusiasmada. Yo tengo miedo. Que hago?"

"Acabo de enterarme que mi hija de doce anos fuma marihuana. Como la confronto?"

Vivir con un adolescente puede ser abrumador. A veces es como si nuestros ninos carinosos se convirtieran de la noche a la manana en adolescentes independientes, con sus propios pensamientos, gustos y valores. Hoy en dia, los jovenes estan creciendo en un mundo mas cruel, mas materialista, mas sexual y mas violento que antes. Que se debe hacer?

Tras muchos anos de investigacion, conferencias y comentarios que han recibido, Faber y Mazlish, autoras del clasico bestseller "Como Hablar para que los Ninos Escuchen y Como Escuchar para que los Ninos Hablen, " han desarrollado una innovadora forma de mantener un dialogo abierto y respetuoso entre padres y adolescentes, una estrategia que le pone frenos al conflicto, reduce frustraciones y fomenta conversaciones acerca de las drogas, el sexo y otros temas dificiles y de actualidad.

Escrito en el estilo practico y popular de estas galardonadas autoras, y lleno de sugerencias, historias y dibujos, esta guia le ayudara a construir una relacion mas comunicativa y menos conflictiva con sus adolescentes.