Pantley, Elizabeth,

Hidden messages : what our words and actions are really telling our children / Elizabeth Pantley. - xxii, 200 pages ; 23 cm

Includes index.

Messages of responsibility and independence -- Messages of thoughtfulness and kindness -- Messages of annoyance and anger -- Messages about relationships -- Messages about discipline and behavior -- Messages about listening and caring and love -- Messages about time and priorities -- Messages about parenting styles.

"In Hidden Messages, parent and educator Elizabeth Pantley shares stories drawn from hundreds of parents that demonstrate how they unknowingly send their kids negative messages through their words and actions. After each story she provides a gentle lesson by showing the child's perspective on the same scenario and offers suggestions for specific changes parents can make to improve the hidden messages behind their words and deeds."--Publisher description.

0809297701 9780809297702

00026128


Child rearing.
Parent and child
Communication in families

HQ769 / . P266 2001

649.1