Sandra R Blackard

Say What You See for Parents and Teachers: More Hugs. More Respect. Sandra R Blackard

2012 NAPPA Gold Winner - Who says children don't come with handbooks?

This quick how-to guide offers practical tips for communicating effectively, setting boundaries like walls and using acknowledgments instead of constant praise.

Loaded with real-life examples and playful illustrations, it tells you exactly how to "say what you see" to start from where the child is - in the physical world of the here and now...and provide guidance from there.

"If you've ever been confused as a parent or teacher about what to say or how to respond to your child, then this book is for you. It's short enough to re-read again and again, which is lucky, because you'll want to." -- Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, author of Playful Parenting

"SAY WHAT YOU SEE: An easy parenting strategy that really works." -- Dr. Laura Markham, Aha! Parenting

"This book is interesting and easy to read. It has great illustrations to keep the reader engaged in excellent material. Not too much and not too little. I absolutely loved reading this book." -- Stephanie Mihalas, PhD, NCSP, founder of The Center for Well-Being, 2012 NAPPA judge

"So concise. There's more on each page of this little book than in all the other parenting books I've ever read." -- Teresa, Parent, Waco, TX