How To Talk So Kids Will Listen

Books, Apps, Talks, Workshops, Consults

Whining

Defiance

Meltdowns

Fighting

Sibling Scuffles

Dawdling

Morning Mayhem

Bedtime Battles

Kids can drive you crazy!

Learn skills that will make life with children easier and more satisfying:

Set limits while maintaining good will
Help children handle their strong emotions
Learn strategies to engage cooperation
Resolve conflicts creatively
Explore alternatives to punishment

Best Selling Authors

Joanna Faber & Julie King

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How To Talk So Kids Will Listen

Books, Apps, Talks, Workshops, Consults

Whining

Defiance

Meltdowns

Fighting

Sibling Scuffles

Dawdling

Morning Mayhem

Bedtime Battles

Kids can drive you crazy!

Learn skills that will make life with children easier and more satisfying:

Set limits while maintaining good will
Help children handle their strong emotions
Learn strategies to engage cooperation
Resolve conflicts creatively
Explore alternatives to punishment

Best Selling Authors

Joanna Faber & Julie King

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Books

How To Talk So

Little Kids Will Listen

“…charming and highly useful…”
The New Yorker magazine

How To Talk When

Kids Won’t Listen

Apps

Read more about HOW TO TALK APP (FORMERLY "POCKET PARENT")

Read more about Parenting Hero

Upcoming Events

How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen 4-week live online workshop, for parents of kids ages 2 to 7 (led by Julie King)

Tuesdays, Nov. 19 to Dec. 17 (skip Nov. 26), 2024, 5 to 7 pm PST / 8 to 10 pm EST. Details and registration HERE.
Tuesdays, Jan. 14 to Feb. 4, 2025, 5 to 7 pm PST / 8 to 10 pm EST. Details and registration HERE.

Reunion + Friends online workshop

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, 8:30 to 9:30 pm Eastern / 5:30 to 6:30 pm Pacific. Details and registration HERE.

How To Talk When Kids Fight, Argue or Bicker 3-week online workshop for parents of kids ages 4 to 16 (led by Julie King)

Wednesdays, Dec. 4 to 18, 2024, 3 to 4:30 pm EST / noon to 1:30 pm PST / 8 to 9:30 pm BST / 9 to 10:30 pm CET. Details and registration HERE.

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen 4-week live online workshop, for parents of kids ages 5 to 12+ (led by Julie King)

Thursdays, Jan. 16 to Feb. 6, 8 to 10 pm ET / 5 to 7 pm PT. Details and registration HERE.

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Upcoming Events

How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen 4-week live online workshop, for parents of kids ages 2 to 7 (led by Julie King)

Tuesdays, Nov. 19 to Dec. 17 (skip Nov. 26), 2024, 5 to 7 pm PST / 8 to 10 pm EST. Details and registration HERE.
Tuesdays, Jan. 14 to Feb. 4, 2025, 5 to 7 pm PST / 8 to 10 pm EST. Details and registration HERE.

Reunion + Friends online workshop

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, 8:30 to 9:30 pm Eastern / 5:30 to 6:30 pm Pacific. Details and registration HERE.

How To Talk When Kids Fight, Argue or Bicker 3-week online workshop for parents of kids ages 4 to 16 (led by Julie King)

Wednesdays, Dec. 4 to 18, 2024, 3 to 4:30 pm EST / noon to 1:30 pm PST / 8 to 9:30 pm BST / 9 to 10:30 pm CET. Details and registration HERE.

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen 4-week live online workshop, for parents of kids ages 5 to 12+ (led by Julie King)

Thursdays, Jan. 16 to Feb. 6, 8 to 10 pm ET / 5 to 7 pm PT. Details and registration HERE.

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J&J Talk in Florida at the Child Care Success Summit

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J&J Talk in Florida at the Child Care Success Summit

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"Since we are using the 'How to Talk tools' he comes to hug me more often, and he tells me he loves me several times a day."

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"It’s had a huge positive influence in our home with a lot less temper tantrums from my little one!!!!"

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