The latest in the popular How to Say It (series, How To Say It( To Your Kids offers wise comments and effective comebacks to help today's busy and beleaguered parents answer questions, encourage dialogue, explore feelings, and teach values--with ease and confidence. Dr. Paul Coleman, a family therapist and father, reveals the six fundamental approaches to talking with children. Forming the mnemonic TENDER--Teach, Empathize, Negotiate, Do's &amp; Don'ts, Encourage, and Report--these six basic ways of communicating cover every conceivable issue of concern.
 Each chapter consists of practical, how-to advice based on various scenarios, "Smart Talk" sidebars-new insights to the issues important to parents, and helpful "Rules of Thumb--"short but sweet tips, such as: The best reward for a child is a responsive parent Don't respond with a tone of voice more intense than your child's If anxiety is high, it is not a time to lecture or give advice Here's the reference manual parents will want to turn to again and again as their children age and new problems, and tougher questions, emerge. Loaded with ready-o-use-information, a puzzled or frustrated parent can come away with a new idea or strategy that can be instantly applied.

How to Say It to Your Kids

Coleman, Dr. Paul

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Prentice-Hall Press

How to Say It for Couples: Communicating With Tenderness, Openness, and Honesty

Anyone who has ever been in a loving relationship knows that the wrong word, phrase, gesture, or look can transform a mild disagreement into World War III. But it doesn’t have to end that way. Psychologist and family therapist Paul Coleman has created the essential resource that you can rely on for clear, concise information about positive, effective, and caring communication. In How to Say It for Couples, Coleman spotlights the most common differences in communication between people and guides couples through the most challenging events of their lives, using real-life examples to illustrate the best way to speak to one another. You and your partner will quickly discover how to say just the right thing in any situation—no matter how difficult it may be.

How To Say It for Couples: Communicating with Tenderness, Openness, and Honesty

A psychologist and author walks readers through the often difficult process of talking to children about difficult topics, offering practical advice on how to discuss war, school shootings, terrorism, and other traumatic events. Original.

How To Say It to Your Child When Bad Things Happen

Self-Help

Relationships

The comprehensive guide to getting close?and closer ? Renowned psychologist Dr. Paul Coleman gives readers a step-by-step, clear path to improving their relationships by helping them identify intimacy problems, understand key differences between men and women, change perceptions, overcome arguments, and effectively communicate. He also covers sexual intimacy and affection issues, including intimacy during stressful times, transitions, and as relationships progress. This book is a beacon for those looking to solve their struggles with intimacy. -Tools and exercises for both physical and emotional intimacy -Self-assessment tests and exercises to help pinpoint issues -For couples, singles, and families, men and women -Coleman is an expert with an active practice and specialty in intimacy issues who?s made appearances on Oprah, Today, and Geraldo

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Intimacy

Parenting & Relationships

Alpha

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Books by Coleman, Dr. Paul

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Coleman, Dr. Paul. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

How to Say It to Your Kids

How To Say It for Couples: Communicating with Tenderness, Openness, and Honesty

How To Say It to Your Child When Bad Things Happen

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Intimacy