Sandra R. Blackard

Sandra R. Blackard edited the description of SAY WHAT YOU SEE For Parents and Teachers: More Hugs. More Respect. Elegantly Simple. Thursday, June 28, 2012.

• Can 55 pages change your parenting forever? SAY WHAT YOU SEE is a short little handbook loaded2012 NAPPA Gold Winner - Who says children don't come with “Aha!” points that will open your eyes to what actually works with children. In less than an hour you will be able to use this simple 3-part approach like a map to find children’s strengths (even when they are hidden), whilehandbooks?

  This quick how-to guide offers practical tips for communicating effectively, setting boundaries that get cooperationlike walls and reveal even more strengths! Butusing acknowledgments instead of constant praise.

  Loaded with real-life examples, it tells you exactly how to use this map,"say what you havesee" to start from where the child is. Saying what you see puts you right whereis - in the child is…in thephysical world of the here and now!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

Sandra R. Blackard edited the summary of SAY WHAT YOU SEE For Parents and Teachers: More Hugs. More Respect. Elegantly Simple. Thursday, June 28, 2012.

• This book leads readers through the principles behind a simple parenting and teaching approach that can be summarized as listening intently listeningto children to understand their viewpoint before providing guidance. With succinct explanations and real-life examples, it goes on to teach thea proprietary three part model step-by-step, which is described by the author in the final chapter as: First"First SAY WHAT YOU SEE using neutral observations to connect, validate, and calm upsets. When you see a behavior you like, add a STRENGTH to help children become centered and self-confident. When you see a behavior you don’t like, add a CAN DO to gain cooperation and encourage creativity.creativity."

Sandra R. Blackard edited the table of contents of SAY WHAT YOU SEE For Parents and Teachers: More Hugs. More Respect. Elegantly Simple. Thursday, June 28, 2012.

• Part I: A New Perspective
  A Valuable Experience
  Responding to the Good in Children
  Listening to Understand
  Part II: How To SAY WHAT YOU SEE
  Demonstrating Understanding
  SAYing WHAT YOU SEE
  Adding STRENGTHs
  Adding CAN DOs
  Part III: Conclusion
  Changing the Future
  Part IV: Supplementary Material
  List of Strengths
  Recommended Reading
  My Notes

Sandra R. Blackard edited the summary of SAY WHAT YOU SEE For Parents and Teachers: More Hugs. More Respect. Elegantly Simple. Thursday, June 28, 2012.

• This book leads readers through the principles behind a simple parenting and teaching approach that can be summarized as intently listening to children before providing guidance. With succinct explanations and real-life examples, it goes on to teach the proprietary three part model step-by-step, which is described by the author in the final chapter as: First SAY WHAT YOU SEE using neutral observations to connect, validate, and calm upsets. When you see a behavior you like, add a STRENGTH to help children become centered and self-confident. When you see a behavior you don’t like, add a CAN DO to gain cooperation and encourage creativity.

Sandra R. Blackard edited the first edition of SAY WHAT YOU SEE For Parents and Teachers: More Hugs. More Respect. Elegantly Simple. Thursday, June 28, 2012.

• changed the publication date: July 11, 2011
• changed the ISBN: 978-0-9800015-1-8
• changed the page count: 6668

Sandra R. Blackard edited the first edition of SAY WHAT YOU SEE For Parents and Teachers: More Hugs. More Respect. Elegantly Simple. Thursday, June 28, 2012.

• changed the publication date: January 1, 2007July 2011
• changed the ISBN: 978-0-9800015-0-1
• changed the page count: 5566

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Sandra R. Blackard edited the first sentence of SAY WHAT YOU SEE For Parents and Teachers: More Hugs. More Respect. Elegantly Simple. Thursday, June 28, 2012.

• I’d been warned.

Sandra R. Blackard edited the contributors of SAY WHAT YOU SEE For Parents and Teachers: More Hugs. More Respect. Elegantly Simple. Thursday, June 28, 2012.

• Edited a contributor: Patrick M Blackard: Cover photographer and Editorphotograph (Photographer)

Sandra R. Blackard edited the contributors of SAY WHAT YOU SEE For Parents and Teachers: More Hugs. More Respect. Elegantly Simple. Thursday, June 28, 2012.

• Added a contributor: Sandra R. Blackard: Author and Illustrator (Primary Author)
• Added a contributor: Rita Toews: (Cover Artist)
• Added a contributor: Patrick M Blackard: Cover photographer and Editor (Photographer)