If we don’t ‘program’ our children, they will be ‘programmed’ by outside influences.Adele Faber
Children are keenly aware of the fact that they’re not fooling us when they tell a lie.Adele Faber
Advise but don’t give orders.Adele Faber
Speak with clarity and sincerity. Never use sarcasm or rhetorical questions.Adele Faber
Let your child know that you understand their feelings by acknowledging emotions.Adele Faber
Children need to be allowed to solve their own problems as much as possible.Adele Faber
Instead of denial, acknowledge the child’s feelings. You will often find that this alone will dissolve half of the problem.Adele Faber
Do not involve yourself in sibling rivalry issues. Be impartial and let them sort issues out on their own.Adele Faber
Make your feedback specific, positive and helpful, instead of general, negative and demeaningAdele Faber
Instead of making decisions for the child all the time, let the child make decisions.Adele Faber