"Whatever!"
An Interactive Journal Between Parent and Child
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"TO THE PARENTS Whatever . . .I bet if you’ve heard this retort once you’ve heard it a million times. I also think you would like to communicate with your children without fighting, listening to their attitudes, and/or getting so frustrated you want to just walk away. There are other ways to work out issues, learn more about your children, and get results. The intention of this book is to make it easier for parents to communicate with their children on a healthier level. By healthier I mean less stressful, more connective. The definition of communication is “the act or process of communicating.” It doesn’t say anything about the need for it to be oral. We see our children having no problem talking with their friends. So why should it be a big deal for them to talk with us? My daughter and I have been using this journaling process for a while and we both have found it extremely helpful." I believe this is the best section of my book that explains the general idea.
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About the Book
“Whatever!” An Interactive Journal Between Parent and Child is a nontraditional book. It is designed to break the standard communication barriers that exist between adolescents, teens and their parents or guardians. This book provides new options when facing the expression and/or attitudes of “Whatever!” Techniques in this book offer concrete methods for communication giving proven examples of real life experiences. This easy-to-follow guide is an invaluable reference tool for parents and teens alike.
About the Author
As a parent of four children and a teacher for more than thirty years in the Los Angeles public school system, Jobina Fishman has developed innovative techniques that has opened closed doors to communication and understanding between parents and children. She has earned a Masters degree in Education and several certificates (one as a Reading Specialist and the other as a teacher of English Language Learners), and has become familiar with various aspects of education and communication. Her life experiences have given her a unique perspective that enabled her to create this interactive journal.