What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children

by Sarah MacLaughlin

Overview

Do you know a toddler who refuses to budge? Has a preschooler ever called you stupid? Our natural reaction to these kinds of situations is often annoyance, ramped up authority, and words that just don't work. Sarah MacLaughlin's book, What Not to Say: Tools for Talking With Young Children, an essential guide for bringing awareness to the way you communicate with young children. It provides a simple framework of techniques that will help you respond differently (instead of reacting!) Simple additions like silliness and focused preventative attention can help you and a child change course—why struggle!


Whether parent, teacher, grandparent, or nanny, this book will help you see the importance of not only your role as parent or caregiver, but the relationship, too. Changes in your approach, words, and tone can have lasting beneficial effects in your relationship with a child and on that child's behavior as well.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015290950
Publisher:	Bay Island Books
Publication date:	04/17/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	88
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Author of the award-winning, Amazon best seller, What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children, Sarah MacLaughlin considers it her life's work to promote happy, well adjusted people in the future by increasing awareness of how children are spoken to today. Sarah teaches classes and workshops locally, and consults with families nationally and internationally.

For over twenty years, she has worked with children and families on both coasts. With a background in early childhood education, she has previously been both a preschool teacher and nanny. Sarah is currently a licensed social worker at The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland, Maine, and works as the resource coordinator in therapeutic foster care. She serves on the board of Birth Roots, and writes the "Parenting Toolbox" column for a local parenting newspaper, Parent & Family. Sarah MacLaughlin grew up in San Rafael, CA and now lives outside Portland, Maine. She is mom to a young son who gives her plenty of opportunities to take her own advice about What Not to Say.

Editorial Reviews

“Because I said so. ”
“Good job! ”
“You'd better stop that by the time I count to three. ”
“I can't believe you did that! ”
Do you have a young child? Do these phrases sound all-too-familiar? Have you ever sat back and considered the language you use with your children and its impact? HMN Member and author of What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children Sarah MacLaughlin has done just that—and has written a

Amazon.com

I had the pleasure of reviewing this book right before the Holidays and have picked it up periodically throughout my holiday preparations. Let me just say Chapter five REALLY made me think about my words and the possible consequences they could have as I am guilty of a few of the very familiar phrases. But let me back up for just a moment.

This sweet little book is a quick read containing nine chapters focusing on Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarten aged children and how to relate

Raising Maine

I just finished this book the other day. What Not To Say is a compilation of 66 common expressions to avoid using and why they don't work. The author does not only tell you what NOT to do she gives you tips on what could potentially work better.

What Not To Say is geared toward parents or caregivers with children aged 1-6. As the mother to twin 4 year olds, I can appreciate the challenges of this age group. This age group is wonderfully interesting and funny but can also be stubborn and

Reviewed By Mom

I was recently sent a book written by one of our Parent & Family contributors, Sarah MacLaughlin, called What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children (2010, Bay Island Books). I have to admit, though I've always loved Sarah's contributions to the paper, I was skeptical about reading a parenting book. Mostly because I consider myself to be a decent parent. . . But when I cracked my copy of What Not to Say and saw the format, I couldn't help but be intrigued. Sarah ingeniously takes some

Parent & Family

“What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children” is a practical guide for communicating with children. Parents will find the mindful interaction style of intergenerational communication a very helpful model. Dealing with children ages 1–6 can be very challenging and stressful, but there are also rewards for the patient, sensitive, experimental, and determined parent. “What Not to Say” is also laced with humor, an invaluable asset. Topics covered include

Midwest Book Review