Parents recognize their own kids.
Learn the four temperaments and why the same words can bring cooperation from one child and pushback from another.
A BOOK STUDY FOR PARENT GROUPS
Help parents argue less.
And enjoy their kids more.
A six-session book study for parents who are tired of repeating themselves and arguing through everyday routines.
With A Grown-Up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring, Kathleen Edelman helps parents understand what their kids need and find words that work for them.
20–99 books: $22.99 each. 100+: $20.99 each.
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A STUDY FOR
YOUR PARENT GROUP
YOUR PARENT GROUP
With free teaching videos
and a printable workbook.
A conversation from the free companion videos.
Free study workbook & worksheets Six free teaching videos Parent groups, small groups & PTAs
A SERIES WITH A LIFE BEYOND THE MEETING
Help parents handle the arguments
they keep having at home.
You have a place to start.
Kathleen teaches through six free videos. The printable study workbook gives parents activities and reflection space, and Part 1 of each book adds chapter-end conversation starters.
The book keeps working at home.
Parents can turn to the color-coded tools and “Say This, Not That” examples when the next hard moment arrives.
FROM A PARENT WHO READ THE GUIDE
“This book has changed how we communicate with our kids.”
Holly Littlefield · Amazon verified purchase
Read the full review ↗FROM READERS WHO TEACH AND LEAD
A resource for the adults in a child’s life.
“I’m going to use it as a class for teachers at my elementary school.”Michelle
Amazon verified purchase · March 2, 2023
“We will be using it to train our kids church team”Michael
Amazon review · July 20, 2021
“we all wished there was a book to help us with the children in our lives.”Thegirsmom
An I Said This, You Heard That small-group facilitator reviewing the Guide · July 16, 2021
FREE LEADER STARTER KIT
Plan the meetings and invite your group.
Get a six-session calendar, meeting agenda, invitations, social graphics, and a proposal you can share with your team.
SEE THE STUDY BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Preview the six teaching sessions.
Watch the first session here. The complete series is free, with no video subscription to buy. Each session accompanies a chapter in Part 1 of the Guide.
Sessions are approximately an hour. Watch together, or watch ahead and use your meeting for discussion.
- 01
Expectations ↗
Notice the expectations each grown-up brings to parenting.
- 02
Strengths & Weaknesses ↗
Recognize the strengths behind a child’s frustrating habits.
- 03
Innate Needs ↗
Explore the words and encouragement different children need.
- 04
Signals ↗
Look for the needs behind reactions and pushback.
- 05
Your Temperament ↗
Understand how your own wiring shapes your response.
- 06
When Temperaments Collide ↗
Practice a different response when your temperaments collide.
FREE PRINTABLE PARENTING GROUP RESOURCES
Print the workbook
for your participants.
Kathleen’s 16-page study workbook gives every participant a place to work through the six sessions. Parents can write about what they notice and choose a response to practice at home.
Download it before you decide. Print copies for your group, or use the questions alongside the videos and the chapter conversation starters in the book.
Download the free workbookPDF · 16 pages · 951 KB · No sign-up needed
Watch the companion sessionsIdentify a child’s temperament
A six-page observation worksheet from the Guide to help parents begin recognizing a child’s possible temperament.
Download PDF · 6 pagesTips for grown-ups
Eight pages of practical tips for how each grown-up’s temperament can connect with children of all four temperaments.
Download PDF · 8 pagesHOW TO START A PARENTING BOOK CLUB
Prepare for your
first group meeting.
Use this suggested format for a moms’ group, a parenting small group, or a PTA parent book club. Set a pace that works for your families.
Before you begin
Preview Session 1 and the free workbook, choose six meeting dates, and decide whether parents will watch together or beforehand. Print the worksheets and order a book for each participant who wants their own reference copy.
At each meeting
Use the study workbook’s activity and the corresponding chapter’s conversation starters. Invite parents to share an everyday moment, then choose a phrase or response to practice at home. Leave room for listening and discussion.
Between meetings
Try the tools during a familiar sticking point, such as getting out the door, starting homework, or winding down for bed. Open the next meeting with what parents noticed.
BULK PARENTING BOOKS, SIMPLE GROUP PRICING
A Guide for every grown-up.
Order directly for one U.S. delivery address. Your group price applies automatically.
SMALL GROUPS
2–19 copies
$24.99per book
Choose the number your group needs.
Choose quantityGROUP ORDERS
20–99 copies
$22.99per book
Save $40.00 on 20 books.
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100–500 copies
$20.99per book
Save $400.00 on 100 books.
Choose quantityPrices are per paperback, before shipping and tax. Shipping is calculated for your address before payment. Group offers cannot be combined with coupon codes. For more than 500 copies, mixed book orders, or invoice needs, contact our team.
Questions group leaders ask.
Are the study workbook and parent worksheets free?
Yes. Download the 16-page GUG study workbook, the child temperament worksheet, and the tips for grown-ups above, with no sign-up. They accompany the paperback and six free teaching videos. The book contains the full teaching, conversation starters, and reference tools.
Does every group member need a book?
The chapter conversation starters and practical reference tools are in the paperback. We recommend a copy for each participant who wants to make notes and use the tools at home. The videos are free to watch.
Is this a six-week parenting curriculum?
It is a book study with six companion teaching sessions and discussion starters in Part 1. You can meet weekly for six weeks, stretch it out, or watch ahead. The book remains a reference for everyday parenting after the group finishes.
Do I need to be a certified presenter to lead a book group?
You can gather a book discussion group and watch the public companion videos together. Paid presenter certification is a separate program for people who want to pursue that training.
Can a PTA, PTO, school, or church order in bulk?
Yes. This group offer is for organizers buying Guides together. Public group pricing begins at 20 books. Preview the teaching and outline with your team, then order online or ask us about your organization’s purchasing requirements.
How are group books shipped?
Group orders use the same fulfillment service as our regular book orders, Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment. Enter one U.S. delivery address to calculate shipping before payment. An order may arrive in more than one package.
Can I get an invoice or use a tax exemption?
Contact our team before paying. We’ll review your quantity, delivery details, and purchasing documentation. An inquiry does not place an order or reserve stock.
Can we study I Said This, You Heard That instead?
Yes. The 2025 Edition Workbook has its own six-session communication study. Tell us if you need workbook copies or a mixed order. The group offer on this page is specifically for the Guide.
ASK ABOUT YOUR GROUP
Tell us what you’re planning.
Tell us about your group and what you need. Brice or Rachel will follow up with you.
For invoices, mixed books, tax exemption, or orders above 500 copies, contact us before paying.
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