Some books you will have wished you'd read long ago on nonviolence, parenting and teaching

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This will not only improve the world for children, but will benefit all of us and bring new awareness of how we have created and perpetuate a dominance/violent society in our actions, values,
our very language and way of thinking and how we can change course. Anger is not the culprit. It is a natural alarm system which is screaming to be heard.


1) Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids: 7 Keys to Turn Family Conflict Into Co-operation
by Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson, M.A. foreward by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD
order#: nvc0605
17.95 US$ each

Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids gives parents essential tools to engage their kids in a family exchange of mutual respect and co-operation. The 7 Keys provide step-by-step actions designed to shift focus from managing children's behavior to working with them to find ways to care for the needs of everyone in the family and to prevent, reduce and resolve conflicts peacefully.
"This book shows parents how to get the best results for their kids with respectful parenting tools that are neither punitive nor permissive." —Jane Nelsen, Ed.D., co-author of the Positive Discipline series

2) Teaching Children Compassionately: How Students and Teachers Can Succeed with Mutual Understanding
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD
order#: nvc0316
7.95 US$

In his keynote address to a national conference of Montessori educators, Marshall describes the basic features of Nonviolent Communication, clearly illustrating how they can be used in your classroom to create a safe and supportive learning environment. In the second part of this transcript—a workshop on the same day as the address—Marshall role-plays a challenging situation with a teacher, and shows how she can create an outcome satisfying for everyone.
(6 x 9, 41 pages, PDP) This book is available in 2 combination packs.


3) Raising Children Compassionately: Parenting the Nonviolent Communication Way
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD
order#: nvc144R
5.95 US$ each

Your search for parenting tips that actually improve your family dynamics is over. While other parenting resources offer communication models or discipline techniques, this powerful, practical booklet offers the unique skills and perspective of the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process. NVC stresses the importance of putting compassionate connection first to create a mutually respectful, enriching family dynamic filled with clear, heartfelt communication. An exceptional resource for parents, parent educators, families and anyone else who works with children.

For over 40 years Dr. Marshall Rosenberg has taught NVC to parents, families, children and teachers. Parents around the world have used his advice to deepen family connections, move past conflicts and improve communication. His revolutionary approach helps parents motivate children to cooperate without either the threat of punishment or the promise of reward. Learn how to model compassionate communication in the home to help your children successfully resolve conflicts and express themselves clearly.
(6 x 9, 22 pages, PDP) This book is available in a combination pack.


(4) Life-Enriching Education
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD
order#: nvc0302
1-4 copies: 12.95 US$ each 5+ copies: 8.99 US$ each

Life-Enriching Education, with a forward by Riane Eisler and an endorsement by Dr. Thomas Gordon (author of Parent and Teacher Effectiveness Training), is based on the premise that the relationship between teachers and students and the relationships of students with one another is as important as the curriculum in preparing students for the future. This book outlines unique language and communication skills and ways of structuring the learning environment that supports the development of autonomy and interdependence to empower students to realize their potential with others, not against them. Life-Enriching Education offers an inspiring vision of education and practical skills to create a safe and supportive learning and working atmosphere, cultivate emotional intelligence, respect and compassion. (6 x 9, 192 pages, PDP) This book is available in 2 combination packs.



(5) Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD.