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  • Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.)

  • The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children
  • By: Thomas Gordon
  • Narrated by: Jamie MacKenzie
  • Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (32 ratings)

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Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.)

By: Thomas Gordon
Narrated by: Jamie MacKenzie
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P.E.T. began over 45 years ago as the first national parent-training program to teach parents how to communicate more effectively with kids and offer step-by-step advice to resolving family conflict so everybody wins. This beloved classic is the most studied, highly-praised, and proven parenting program in the world -and it will for you.

This ground-breaking book will show you:

  • How to avoid being a permissive parent.
  • How to listen so kids will talk to you and talk so kids will listen to you.
  • How to teach your children to "own" their problems and to solve them.
  • How to use the "No-Lose" method to resolve conflicts.

    Using the timeless methods of P.E.T. will have immediate results: less fighting, fewer tantrums and lies, no need for punishment. Whether you have a toddler striking out for independence or a teenager who has already started rebelling, you'll find P.E.T. a compassionate, effective way to instill responsibility and create a nurturing family environment in which your children will thrive.

  • ©2000 Thomas Gordon (P)2009 Big Happy Family, LLC

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    relationship fixer

    fixed relationship with my son, also helped in dealings with my wife. forever grateful. love it

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    I’m now a better parent

    This book improved my parenting before I even finished it. I’m going to listen to it at least twice. I enjoy my kids much more now as well.

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    A book all parents should read

    P.E.T is a must read for all parents who are determined to have healthy lifelong relationships with their children. By reading it, I have identified potentially damaging behaviour in my actions and then learned new strategies to improve communication with my children. A great, easy read, clear and sobering.

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    Every parent needs this

    In fact everyone needs this. This book is the solution to pretty much all the world's problems.

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    Dated but still useful

    This book would have been groundbreaking when written, many concepts are still controversial, some accepted and now dated, mostly very useful and well backed with data.

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    Best Parenting Book

    I love to learn and read/listen to audio books alot but this one is by far my favorite, there are so many practical tips and explanations to implement which I begun immediately. It is one of those books you know you will come back to many times over your parenting journey.

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    Fabulous book on peaceful parenting

    Great book and parenting and communication philosophy and practical information. Highly recommend! Loved it heaps!

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    Valuable parenting advice!

    I got a lot out of this book. Feel I will definitely be a better parent and have a more connected and respectful relationship with my three boys in applying some of the tips this book provides.

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