The art of talking with children : the simple keys to nurturing kindness, creativity, and confidence in kids / Rebecca Rolland, EdD.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-478) and index.

Introduction: Why conversation matters -- What rich talk is, and why we're missing out -- Conversations for learning: Sparking your child's lifelong curiosity -- Conversations for empathy: Fostering your child's understanding of others -- Conversations for confidence and independence: Encouraging your child to embrace challenges -- Conversations for building relationships: Cultivating your child's social skills -- Conversations for - and through - play: Promoting your child's joy and creativity -- Conversations for openness: Raising a global citizen -- Conversations for temperament: Bringing out your child's best -- The lasting value of rich talk -- Acknowledgements -- Appendix -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index.

A Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist provides adults with evidence-based tools and techniques to help them have productive and meaningful conversations with children of all ages.