Parent talk
Chick Moorman
Parent talk
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
How to Talk to Your Children in Language That Builds Self-Esteem and Encourages Responsibility
by Chick Moorman
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The chatter of morning routines buzzes around you—the rustle of clothes, the clatter of breakfast dishes, the hurried footsteps racing against the clock. Every day brings a new challenge: choosing an outfit, tackling tricky homework, or calming a sudden meltdown. Sometimes it feels like words just bounce off, but what if there were the perfect things to say that could change it all?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Parent Talk offers practical advice for parents navigating everyday communication challenges with children from preschool through high school. Chick Moorman provides specific phrases and strategies to handle common conflicts like morning routines, homework struggles, and emotional outbursts, aiming to reduce power struggles and foster peaceful interactions. This book is appropriate for parents of children ages 9 to 12 and focuses on improving parent-child communication and supporting children's self-esteem.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780743236249
- Pages
- 291
- Publisher
- Touchstone
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction