Based on ten years of research, the author believes that children who learn to communicate confidently and persuasively will become leaders. In this unique book parents learn how to give their child the communication advantage in every area of life. Enhance your children’s comfort in social situations, help them resist negative peer influences, develop leadership skills, and improve their reading, writing and thinking skills. This book, however, is far more than a speech book! Interpersonal communication, elements of persuasion, listening and thinking skills, and more is included.
Dr. Jeff Meyers has found that people who communicate well are chosen to be leaders. Children with excellent communication skills have a tremendous advantage over those who do not. From Playpen to Podium shows parents how to improve their children's communication ability through reading, writing, and thinking skills. The ideas that he suggests will help enhance their comfort in social situations, resist negative peer influences and develop leadership skills. This book will teach you how to give your children the communication advantage. Dr. Myers covers sixteen important areas of communication including; Training your child to develop poise in social situations; Become a creative thinker; Strengthening your child's sense of purpose in life; Helping your child relate to others." from the publisher