How to talk so kids can learn

by Rosalyn Anstin Templeton

The leading experts on parent-child communication show parents and teachers how to motivate kids to learn and succeed in school. This breakthrough book demonstrates how parents and teachers can join forces to inspire kids to be self-directed, self-disciplined and responsive to the wonders of learning. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish are internationally acclaimed, award-winning experts on parent-child communication. Lisa Nyberg, PhD, winner of the Presidential award for Excellence, teaches in Springfield, Oregon. Rosalyn Anstine Templeton, PhD, is a teacher of teachers at Bradley University, Illinois.

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Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
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