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Talking With Kids
Strategies for talking with kids about everything.
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Positive Ways to Talk and Listen

Try flexible strategies for communicating with kids about anything and everything.

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Talking About Meltdowns

Read this before the next one strikes!

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I Can't Believe I Said That!

Find out what to do when you've lost your cool.

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Negotiating With Kids

Learn how to negotiate and when to close the deal.

Expert Q&A on PBS Parents

Michael Thompson is the Senior Project Advisor for the PBS Parents Guide to Talking with Kids. He answered questions about how to communicate effectively with children.

PBS Parents Online Chat

Michael Thompson answered parents' questions in an online chat. Read the transcript here.

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