About Keep Talking
A trusted companion for parents navigating the meaningful—and often messy and embarrassing—conversations essential for maintaining open communication with your kids.
Who this book is for
Any parent looking for easy, practical tips for having honest conversations with their child. If you’re a parent of a tween or teen who’s begun to distance themselves from you, and you’re starting to worry that you’ll lose them forever, this book is for you too.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Through practical tips and tools, here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
Start and end a conversation
Be an active and thoughtful listener
Handle silence when that’s their answer
Be less judgmental and anxious
Instill confidence and a growth mindset
Avoid pushing perfection
Master the art of an apology
Praise For Keep Talking
“[A] comprehensive guide for parents with tips on how to foster meaningful and productive conversations with their children…. the author isn’t afraid to cover difficult topics head-on and encourage parents to do likewise…. the book’s no-nonsense approach is ultimately helpful and genuinely refreshing.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“For parents and caregivers yearning to improve communication and relationships with their children, Davidson’s debut offers practical strategies paired with compassion, respect, and sensitivity…. Compact, efficient, and down-to-earth, this is a rewarding guide that values human connection as the first step in raising ‘independent, resilient, confident, empathic, and responsible children.’”
—BookLife Reviews
“A lived-in, compassionate guide that feels like a conversation with a trusted friend who’s been there, struggled through it, and come out the other side with wisdom to share… Keep Talking is both a guide and a comfort. It’s for parents who feel ignored, who worry they’re losing their kids, and who need a reminder that communication is a long game.”
—Manhattan Book Review
“Open-minded and innovative… Keep Talking is a concise, intentional parenting guide for building connections and sharing wisdom with adolescents and teenagers.”
—Foreword Clarion Reviews
“[A] parenting guide that leads by example, embeds research studies into its suggestions, offers concrete examples from real-life situations, and helps define and tailor the kinds of conversations which lend to deeper relationships and better understanding… Packed with insights and savvy, Keep Talking features the kinds of diverse approaches that can grow beyond family circles, where it is grounded, and into society as a whole.”
—Midwest Book Review