Bill and Diane

I recently read _Kids Parents and Power Struggles_, and it talks about
different types--introverted thinkers who tend not to talk things out
too much, etc. Also in _How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (and Listen So
Kids Will Talk)_ she talks about some of this stuff (different authors).

:-) Diane

> This is what I'm trying to do with my boys. The only thing is is what do
>you do when they don't want to talk and share with you? I've been trying my
>best to build our relationship up. My oldest is just not a talker. At least
>not to me. It makes me sad and I've told him that. I hope he comes around
>someday. When I suggest to do something together he's just not interested.
>I've done my best not to push or pressure. I really feel I've been relaxed
>in my approach. Any suggestions to help it along?
>

Barb Eaton

Diane,
Thanks for the book recommendation. I reserved it. <G> I have and
re-read How to Talk. It not that we have power struggles. Our relationship ,
I think, is rather good. I just wish he would talk to *me* more. I just
could be being selfish. He'll be 18 this Sept. He'll be moving out before I
know it. :-( I'll miss him being here daily.
I wish I could find my copy of Teen/ Parent Breakthrough. Gotta run.
We're off to snowboarding today. :-)


Barb E
"The heart is wiser than the intellect."

- Josiah Holland, Editor and Author




on 2/3/03 10:42 PM, Bill and Diane at cen46624@... wrote:

> I recently read _Kids Parents and Power Struggles_, and it talks about
> different types--introverted thinkers who tend not to talk things out
> too much, etc. Also in _How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (and Listen So
> Kids Will Talk)_ she talks about some of this stuff (different authors).
>
> :-) Diane
>
>> This is what I'm trying to do with my boys. The only thing is is what do
>> you do when they don't want to talk and share with you? I've been trying my
>> best to build our relationship up. My oldest is just not a talker. At least
>> not to me. It makes me sad and I've told him that. I hope he comes around
>> someday. When I suggest to do something together he's just not interested.
>> I've done my best not to push or pressure. I really feel I've been relaxed
>> in my approach. Any suggestions to help it along?