Mama, Listen! Raising a Child Without Violence (Escuche, Mama!)

The format of this book, written for teen parents, is a conversation between a toddler and mother. The child's words tell what life is like from a toddler's point-of-view.

While I'm little, most of what I learn will come from watching you. A lot of parents try to teach their children by spanking them. Some of my friends are spanked every day, just for doing the normal things toddlers do like wetting their pants or not eating certain foods. But I want you to choose a way to teach me that is not violent. I need respect, just like you do. I want you to raise me without hitting me or hurting my feelings. This book will show you loving and supportive ways to teach me about eating and sharing and using the toilet and all the things toddlers need to learn.

In this book the mother listens, responds, and learns how to communicate in ways that strengthen the child's emotional development and self-esteem.

Includes: Book
Available Languages: English and Spanish
Written By: Beaglehole, Ruth
Length: 223 pages