Why Don't You Understand? Using the 4 Thinking Styles to Improve Family Communication

by Leonard Weller, Susie; Wagele, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9781884734687
• ISBN10: 1884734685
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Parenting Press

Summary

Why Don't You Understand? successfully demystifies research, explaining why some relationships are easy and some not. Four distinct thinking styles are at work. What do you do when someone's style is driving you crazy? How can you best parent the child who marches to a different drummer? Is there a way to help fighting siblings understand and get along (better) with each other?

Author Biography

Susie Leonard Weller, M.A., teaches parenting and family management at the Community Colleges of Spokane and North Idaho College. She and her husband live in Liberty Lake, Washington, with their two children.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 5
Strengthen Your Parenting with Whole Brain Thinking	p. 7
Support Happier Children with Peaceful Parents	p. 23
Teach Discipline and Life Skills	p. 39
Explore How Your Child Learns Best	p. 51
Speak So Others Will Understand You	p. 61
Make Decisions to Strengthen Your Relationships	p. 73
Respect How Different Thinking Styles Manage Stress	p. 91
Nurture Effective Family Communication	p. 105
Celebrate Diversity	p. 119
Conclusion	p. 131
Appendix: Brain Research	p. 135
Index	p. 143
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