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Joanna Faber & Julie King How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen
Everyday scripts for the 2-to-7 years — teeth brushing, tantrums, running off — that actually get used.
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This is the practical one: a toolkit for getting through the daily battles with a two-to-seven-year-old, from tooth brushing to leaving the playground. The first half teaches a handful of tools — acknowledging feelings, playful ways to get cooperation, alternatives to punishment — and the second half applies them to real situations, with chapters on children with sensory needs and autism. Reviewers praise how true to life the examples are. Caution: it follows one communication approach, from the long-running How To Talk series, and it is long for a tired parent — dip into the chapters you need. The UK paperback we link can take a couple of weeks to arrive.
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Pros
- Practical scripts for daily flashpoints
- Well organised: tools first, then situations
- Includes children with sensory needs
Cons
- Long (432 pages)
- One communication approach
- May take 10–15 business days to ship
Who it suits
- Parents of 2–7 year olds
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents of babies
Price
$20–30
Typically $28–$32 at our last check (8 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Author | Joanna Faber and Julie King |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bonnier (UK edition) |
| Edition | Paperback 2022 |
| Isbn | 9781788708463 |
| Pages | 432 |
| Format | paperback |
| Who its for | Parents of 2–7 year olds stuck in daily power struggles |
| Caution | Follows one communication method (the How To Talk approach). |
What to look for
- Any edition — content is the same
Where to buy in Australia
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