TY - BOOK AU - Mogel,Wendy TI - Voice lessons for parents: what to say, how to say it, and when to listen SN - 9781501142390 AV - HQ755.8 .M628 2018 U1 - 649/.1 23 PY - 2018/// CY - New York PB - Scribner KW - Parenting KW - Parent and child KW - Interpersonal communication KW - Nonfiction KW - local N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; The audience is listening : from infancy through toddlerhood -- The cathedral space of childhood : learning the language of your child's world -- The biggest, strongest, fastest : connecting with young boys -- The boss, the bestie, the high priestess of pretend : conversing with young girls -- Hard topics : talking to young children about sex, death, and money -- Spirit guides in disguise : an introduction to teenagers -- The exchange student Kazakhstan : teenage boys -- The visiting niece from a distant state : teenage girls -- The opinionators : teaming up with your partner, your ex, the grandparents, and "Olivia's mom" -- The trustees : getting the best out of nannies, teachers, coaches, and other adults in your child's life -- Appendix: Relative differences between boys and girls in brain development and function, expanded N2 - Presents an essential guide to the art of talking with children that demonstrates how a change of voice can transform conversations and ease parent-child relationships, sharing strategies for communicating with kids at different age levels ER -