How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish was recommended in The Happiness Project. It sounded intriguing, so I got it from the library. This book gives tips on effective methods of communication with kids to better handle conflicts, feelings, etc.

This was a really good book. Emmeline isn't old enough for me to be able to apply these skills right now, but I think it was a great overview to keep in mind for the future. (And then I'll probably want to re-read this book in a few years.) The book was a quick read with comics, lists, and personal experiences all tied in with the authors' advice. It really had some great ideas about little adjustments you can make to just have more success with family relationships.

Rating: * * (2/3 = Liked it)

The Red Pyramid

I had The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan on hold at the library for months. I was anxious to read it because 1) I really enjoyed his Lightning Thief series, and 2) I heard him give a sneak peek of this book last year at the National Book Festival in DC. This book is about Carter and Sadie Cane, teenagers whose mother died years before and whose father disappears after a mysterious explosion. They soon discover that the gods of Ancient Egypt are still around, and Carter and Sadie themselves are instrumental in bringing order to the world of gods and magicians.

This book was longer than I expected and took me quite awhile to get through. It was an action-packed story with funny characters. I liked the relationship between Carter and Sadie. There were exciting twists, and it was just a good overall story. I had trouble keeping track of all of the details sometimes, and it wasn't quite as intriguing as the Lightning Thief series--but I liked it okay.

Rating: * * (2/3 = Liked it)