Becky Harling - How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk: Deepen Your Connection and Strengthen Their Confidence

This book is personal, practical, and wise. It is small enough to keep on the kitchen counter, with tools to put into practice immediately. As a trauma and resiliency expert, I will recommend and gift this book often. With its focus on attachment, relationship building, empathic problem solving, and self-care, it covers all the bases.

Sue Badeau, speaker, author, and parent (adoptive, bio, and foster)

A mentor of mine taught me a very valuable lesson, and that was communication is a learned trait. On every page Becky Harling is giving us gems to communicate more effectively with our kids. I loved her practical style and all the helpful insight she puts on every page. I dont know anyone who wouldnt benefit from reading this book. Its great.

Jim Burns, PhD, president of HomeWord and author of Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

This book is jam-packed with practical, biblical advice for moms and dads in every stage of parenting. Applying the principles found in How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk will transform the environment of your home and establish mutual trust, love, and respect between you and your kids.

Evan Carlson, president of Family Life Radio

As a mom of ten kids theres always a lot of noisea lot of talkingat my house. I try not to tune my kids out, but Im learning that listening goes beyond hearing our kids words. How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk is truly a treasure. Becky Harling reminded me of things I needed to do better and gave me positive principles to put into practice. This is a book Ill be recommending, especially to adoptive parents like me!

Tricia Goyer, bestselling author of 75+ books, including The Grumble- Free Year and Calming Angry Kids

As a mom of two teen boys, Im always looking for ways to keep the doors of communication open in our relationship. In How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk , Becky Harling shares simple but effective ways you can help build your childs confidence while giving them a platform to share their experiences and process their emotions. A much-needed resource for parents.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician, speaker, and author of Sacred Rest

Do you want to connect with your children? Listen to them! But sometimes building that relationship can be tough. In How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk , Becky Harling shares lessons learned during her mom years combined with wisdom from Gods Word. Every parent needs to read this book!

Michelle Cox, bestselling author of the W HEN G OD C ALLS THE H EART series, www.whengodcallstheheart.com, and Just 18 Summers , www.just18summers.com

Listening has never been more important. It is a powerful portal for connection and a springboard for childrens growth in wisdom for life in a complicated world. Through hopeful and heartwarming stories and teaching, Becky Harlings guide inspires parents to listen well and equips them with tools to do it.

Jim Jackson, president and cofounder, Connected Families

Practical tips to help parents master the art of truly listening! A blueprint that dives into these three components: seeking God for wisdom, listening with the goal of understanding, and becoming a student of your child. Beckys suggestions strengthen the parent-child relationship and encourage kids to express their thoughts and questions without hesitation or fear of reproach.

Julie Lavender, author of Ways to Love Your Child : Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories

As a professional counselor, I believe there has never been a more important time for kids to feel heard. In her book, Becky Harling gives parents practical tools on how to approach their children so that they can find their voice while still respecting the parent-child relationship.

Michelle Nietert, MA, LPC-S, clinical director of Community Counseling Associates and coauthor of Loved and Cherished

Listening remains key to building lasting relationships with our children. Becky shares through real-life stories and experience how to keep children connected and talking through attentive, active listening. Underscoring her practical advice and exercises is an emphasis on listening to God as we pray for our children.

Karen Whiting, Christian Authors Network board of directors, author of 26 books, and certified writing and marketing coach

Becky Harling has done it againthis time in my parenting relationshipsgiving me everything I need to know to connect with the hearts of my tween and teenager. This is a must-read for every parent, teacher, coach, or family member who has a child in their life they are helping navigate into adulthood. With Beckys warm and authentic style, you feel equipped and empowered to pursue healthy and meaningful relationships with the young people in your life. No matter how rocky it may currently be, Becky provides hope for healing along with practical ways to improve communicationreaching their heart as well as their head.

Erica Wiggenhorn, speaker and author of An Unexplainable Life