How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 (The How To Talk Series)

by Joanna Faber

A common complaint among parents of toddlers is, “He won’t do what he’s told because he just wants to be in control!” My response is, “Then let’s put him in control.” Whenever you can put your child in charge of his own behavior, you come out ahead.