Book In Review

It is a total pleasure to do a book review of this children’s book, Listen To Me Please, because it is a book that you can read with your child and reap the benefits of a deeper personal relationship with your child.  Ava Parnass co-wrote the book with Dr. Ron Taffel.  Kate Kaminski was in charge of the illustrations and the book production process.  The end result is a book filled with colorful graphics, heartwarming visuals and parenting tips that will help the reader to navigate many of the pitfalls that parents and children fall into when challenges arise.

Open ended conversation starters allow valuable communication to help both parent and child to understand each other’s words and actions better, which can only help to improve the relationship on both ends.  Starting out by focusing on the positive aspects of any given situation helps keeps the conversation proactive when it comes to problem solving.

I like the fact that the book gives the child permission to have a voice.  Too often children are told to be quiet, sit down, and keep out of the way by the adults in their life.  It is easy for a child to become overwhelmed when they do not feel valued or heard when they are upset, angry, or anxious about the things affecting them daily.  A child that feels heard and validated emotionally is a child that is more open to instruction and guidance. That alone should help to eliminate many of the negative behaviors that parents often feel powerless to stop or control.

Listen To Me Please would be great as a baby shower gift, a birthday gift, or just as a way to encourage parents and children to grow and learn together.  You can learn more about Listen To Me Please and the authors and discover where to purchase the book by going to their website here: www.ListenToMePlease.com .