Description
More than a tool to correct bad behavior, this handbook urges parents to move beyond typical discipline techniques by creating an environment based on mutual respect, emotional safety, and positive, open communication. The seven outlined principles redefine the parent-dominated family by teaching parents how to achieve mutual parent/child respect without being submissive, set firm limits without using demands or coercion, and empower children to open up, cooperate, and realize their own innate potential. Based on Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication process, the framework helps parents break down the barriers to outstanding relationships with their kids by avoiding destructive language and habits that keep parents and children from understanding one another. Activities, stories, and resources help parents immediately apply the seven keys to any parenting situation.
Endorsements
Cover endorsement:
“Get the best results from your kids with respectful tools that are neither punitive nor permissive.”
— JANE NELSEN, EdD, coauthor of The Positive Discipline series
“This exceptional book is the ‘deepest dive’ I’ve ever found in cultivating genuine mutual respect between parents and children. The 7 Keys provide specific, well-documented exercises and practical strategies to address family challenges.”
—STEPHEN R. COVEY, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness
“A must read for any parent who truly wants to build and maintain a strong connection with their child.”
—LYSA PARKER, cofounder, Attachment Parenting International
Interior endorsements:
“This exceptional book is the ‘deepest dive’ I’ve ever found in cultivating genuine mutual respect between parents and children. The 7 Keys provide specific, well-documented exercises and practical strategies that address family challenges, opening doors that are often closed, and give everyone the freedom to really enjoy one another.”
—STEPHEN R. COVEY, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness
“Many parents won’t give up punishment because they think the only alternative is permissiveness. Other parents don’t understand the long-term dangers of permissiveness, but they sure don’t want to be punitive. This delightful book shows parents how to get the best results for their children with respectful parenting tools that are neither punitive nor permissive.”
—JANE NELSEN, EdD, coauthor of The Positive Discipline series
“Gandhi advised us to ‘become the change we want to see in the world.’ Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids brings this time-honored wisdom up to date with simple, life-changing exercises. Know thyself. Communicate clearly, nonviolently, with purpose and respect and that is exactly how your children will treat you. This marvelous book shows you how.”
—MICHAEL MENDIZZA, Touch the Future, founder of the Nurturing Project
“After decades of teaching and raising a large family, I can say with enthusiasm that Hart and Hodson have it right. This is a practical, generous, supportive, and loving book. A major help to parents.”
—NEL NODDINGS, PhD, author, Educating Moral People and Starting at Home: Caring and Social Policy
“Refreshing, insightful, and informative, this book provides a long-awaited alternative to outdated parenting paradigms that are not satisfying for parents or kids. It helps parents focus on what is most important to them, and create deeper and more meaningful connections with their children. This is the best parent read since How To Talk So Kids Will Listen!”
—BRENDA HARARI, PhD, HEART in Education
“Articulate, practical, fun and extraordinarily insightful, this book is destined to become the new manual in parent/child relationships. More than theory, the seven keys are real-life tools for creating more joyful, cooperative, loving interactions with our children: a must-read, must-do guide without question!”
—RESA STEINDEL BROWN, author, The Call to Brilliance
“I have practiced conflict resolution as a divorce attorney and mediator for 31 years. Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids gives me the first parenting book I can offer to clients confident that it will help heal the family pain and destruction from which they seek relief.”
—STEVEN ALLEN SMITH, mediator and divorce attorney
“Superbly written and easy to read, Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids is a powerful and practical guide for parents everywhere. For those of you who long for more cooperation, mutual respect, trust, and harmony within the family, this book offers concrete useful tools that will help you immediately begin this transformation.”
—LISA LIFRAK, MFT, marriage and family therapist
“We wish that we had the tools that we learned in this book when we first became parents 14 years ago. This book can give parents the confidence, language and skills to be the kind of parent they always wanted to be: understanding, compassionate, respectful and fun.”
—CARLA ADIVI, parent and middle school teacher
“Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids provides a valuable tool for parents to generate deeper compassion and connection. It will be a valuable addition to the Nonviolent Communication training I offer to my private clientele worldwide.”
—SUSAN ALLAN, America’s leading Marriage and Divorce Coach, and certified mediator
