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A PRACTICAL PARENTING GUIDE BY LEANE KILIAN
How to Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling
Calm, practical help for parents and caregivers who are tired of repeating themselves—and want to lead with both grace and clear boundaries.
eBook R307.12 Paperback R311.30 Amazon prices can vary by region.
WHEN SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS BECOME DAILY BATTLES
You are not a bad parent. Your child is not a bad child.
You ask them to put on their shoes. Nothing happens. You repeat yourself, then repeat yourself again. Eventually your voice gets louder—and later, the guilt arrives.
Young children are still learning how to shift their attention, process language, manage strong feelings and move through transitions. Understanding that does not mean giving up reasonable boundaries. It means making your words clearer and your follow-through more consistent.
A CALMER WAY FORWARD
Connection, clarity and consistent follow-through.
The book turns these principles into practical steps for ordinary moments—from getting dressed and leaving the house to meals, bath time and bedtime.
Use clear words
Replace vague or overloaded requests with one specific, age-appropriate direction at a time.
Follow through calmly
Let your response show that your words matter—without threats, pleading or an escalating volume.
INSIDE THE BOOK
Real tools for the moments that wear parents down.
This is not a promise of instant obedience or a perfectly calm home. It is a structured guide to communicating more clearly, responding more consistently and repairing well when things go wrong.
- Get your child’s attention before giving an instruction.
- Use fewer, clearer words that are easier to understand.
- Follow through calmly instead of repeating yourself again and again.
- Respond to refusal, arguing, meltdowns and hitting with a steadier plan.
- Hold reasonable boundaries without relying on threats or shouting.
- Repair the relationship after a difficult moment.
BOOK DETAILS
- Author
- Leane Kilian
- Audience
- Parents of children aged 3–7
- Paperback
- 128 pages · English
- Size
- 6 × 9 inches
- ISBN
- ISBN-13 979-8172266607
- Formats
- eBook and paperback
IS THIS FOR YOUR FAMILY?
For parents who want warmth and boundaries to live together.
This guide is for ordinary parenting challenges: ignored instructions, repeated requests, difficult transitions, refusal and emotionally charged routines.
It is not medical or psychological treatment. If listening difficulties are persistent or severe, or you are concerned about hearing, language or development, speak with a qualified health or child-development professional.
READ BEFORE YOU BUY
Start with the problem you are facing today.
01
Why Does My Child Only Listen When I Yell?
Understand the pattern and choose a calmer first step.
02How to Stop Repeating Yourself Without Becoming Harsh
Clearer expectations without shame, threats or endless reminders.
03How to Give Instructions Young Children Can Follow
Simple wording for the routines that happen every day.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Frequently asked questions
Who is this guide for?
Parents and caregivers of children aged 3–7 who want clearer words, calmer follow-through and more dependable everyday routines.
Which formats are available?
The guide is available as an eBook and a 128-page paperback through Amazon.
Does it promise instant obedience?
No. It offers a practical framework for communication, boundaries and repair—not a promise of a perfectly calm home.
Can I order internationally?
Amazon availability and prices vary by country. Use the purchase links to see the formats and delivery options offered in your region.
CALM TOOLS · CLEAR WORDS · REAL EVERYDAY CHANGE
Build a steadier response before the next hard moment arrives.
Scripture alone is infallible and without error. This resource is a practical companion intended to point families back to biblical truth, not replace it.