Just tell me what to say : sensible tips and scripts for perplexed parents

Braun, Betsy Brown. (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780061452970
ISBN: 0061452971
Physical Description: print
xiv, 242 p. ; 23 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : Collins, 2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-229) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Small talk is big talk : communicating with your children -- "Tommy just doesn't listen" : discipline do's and don'ts -- "It's all Molly's fault!" : sibling issues -- "How many bites 'til I can get dessert?" : children's eating habits and behaviors -- "Get your finger out of your nose!" : dealing with boogers, burps, farts; manners and social graces -- "It's not fair!" : day-to-day parenting dilemmas -- "How did the baby get in your tummy?" : learning about the birds and the bees -- "Why did Mommy's hair fall out?" : talking about serious illness -- "Why is my goldfish floating in the toilet?" : learning about death -- "Mommy and Daddy have something to tell you" : talking with your children about divorce -- "Is the fire going to come to our house?" : answering questions about natural disasters, terrorism, and war.