How To Talk So Kids Will Listen

Parenting Toddlers to Teens

Julie King

Parent Educator,
“How To Talk” Trainer and
best-selling author

 

Parenting Consultations, Talks & Workshops

Say goodbye to

  • Dawdling, whining, meltdowns and defiance (your kid’s)
  • Threats and yelling (yours)

Say hello to

  • More cooperation and good will at home
  • Effective communication strategies that work with real children
  • Answers from a parenting expert
CONTACT JULIE NOW

SERVICES

Support that fits your needs and your schedule

Private Consultations

Phone or Video Support

One-on-one phone or video support (or two-on-one for couples), scheduled at a time that works for you.
Strategies designed for your unique child.

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"How To Talk" workshops

Weekly Series and Stand-alone sessions

Respectful, effective strategies to engage your child’s cooperation, resolve conflicts, and stengthen relationships. Live-online, interactive small-group formats.

Parent Education Talks & "How To Talk" trainings

One to two hour presentations

An engaging overview and introduction to the “How To Talk” approach, or a lively presentation tailored to your organization’s particular interest. With Question & Answer period.

How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen

A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2 – 7

By Joanna Faber and Julie King
With a Foreword by Adele Faber
Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster

Over half a million sold!

HOW TO TALK app

How To Talk: Parenting Tips in Your Pocket

The companion app to How To Talk So LITTLE Kids Will Listen

Instant access to the tools, with examples and troubleshooting suggestions. Available for iOS and Android.

Parenting Hero App

Available for purchase

The app “Parenting Hero” is an engaging role-play introduction to the How To Talk approach, available for iOS and Android.

How To Talk When Kids Won't Listen

Whining, Fighting, Meltdowns, Defiance, and Other Challenges of Childhood.

By Joanna Faber and Julie King

Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster

 Upcoming workshops:

How To Talk When Kids Fight 4-week live online workshop, for parents of kids ages 5 to 16

  • Tuesdays, Sept. 8 to 29, 2026. 5:15 to 6:45 pm PDT / 8:15 to 9:45 pm EDT. Details and registration HERE.

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen 4-week live online workshop, for parents of kids ages 5 to 12+ 

  • Tuesdays, Nov. 10 to Dec. 8, 2026 (skip Nov. 24). 5 to 7 pm PST / 8 to 10 pm EST. In Australia, Wednesdays, Nov. 11 to Dec. 9 (skip Nov. 25), from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm ACST. Details and registration HERE.

How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen 4-week live online workshop, for parents of kids ages 2 to 7 

  • Thursdays, Nov. 12 to Dec. 10, 2026 (skip Nov. 26). 5 to 7 pm PST / 8 to 10 pm EST / In Australia: Fridays, Nov. 13 to Dec. 11 (skip Nov. 27), 10:30 am to 12:30 pm ACST. Details and registration HERE.

          What Parents Say

          “Julie’s classes have changed my whole approach to parenting. I HIGHLY recommend her to every parent. The techniques that she teaches are refreshingly different and really work in practice. If you feel like you have ‘tried everything’ with your child, I urge you to try this.”

          — Sabra Ballon

          What Parents Say

          “Julie King is fabulous! My wife and I took her workshop and found it very valuable and a lot of fun… packed with outstanding ideas and laughter that pay big dividends at home!”

          — Greg Tull

          What Parents Say

          “I just attended a workshop with Julie King. It is LIFE-CHANGING. Truly, these methods are novel and they feel a little weird sometimes but I cannot BELIEVE how well they work. It is almost like I came home to different kids!…”
          –Mother of two
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