The Little Conflict Ender - by Stephanie Schneider (Hardcover)

About the Book

Originally published in German as: Der kleine Streitberater: Familienkonflikte leosen mit Herz und Verstand, published by Keosel, 2013.

Book Synopsis

Although we don't always like to admit it, all families fight. Spouses argue with each other, siblings butt heads, and children disobey their parents. Even extended family members can get pulled into a nuclear family feud.

Everyday disputes between family members - whether over what to buy at the grocery store, what movie to watch, or who gets the biggest slice of cake -- are natural. In fact, frequent fights can indicate emotional closeness in a family, as people who feel connected to each other will often be more open about their feelings. But it's also important to know how to resolve these conflicts when they occur, so that the family can learn from each dispute and ultimately grow.

The Little Conflict Guide addresses the reality of family conflict and offers readers methods for conflict resolution. Using a humorous and warm tone, Schneider presents practical, thought-provoking ideas to end fights and restore harmony. With one or two pages devoted to each solution, including bright illustrations, this guide will help families resolve their conflicts in record time and feel prepared to tackle any disputes that crop up in the future!

Review Quotes

"With short chapters that use casual, clear language with plenty of humor . . . [Schneider] sketches out the most important aspects of conflicts and how they affect the family and its individual members. With the book's concise suggestions and food for thought, readers may experience 'aha' moments or enjoy the feeling that they are doing things right. The sweet illustrations by Kai Pannen are perfect during tense moments because they are all too familiar, providing necessary stress relief and cathartic laughter. It's a wonderful idea to put a parenting guide together in this format, and it's a must for every library." -- Birgit Ebbert, Borromäauml;usverein e.V., nonfiction book of the month review


"With short chapters that use casual, clear language with plenty of humor . . . [Schneider] sketches out the most important aspects of conflicts and how they affect the family and its individual members. With the book's concise suggestions and food for thought, readers may experience 'aha' moments or enjoy the feeling that they are doing things right. The sweet illustrations by Kai Pannen are perfect during tense moments because they are all too familiar, providing necessary stress relief and cathartic laughter. It's a wonderful idea to put a parenting guide together in this format, and it's a must for every library." -- Birgit Ebbert, Borromäusverein e.V., nonfiction book of the month review

About the Author

Stephanie Schneider is a freelance journalist and author. She documents her own life, and the lives of her friends, in her books and biweekly column, "Pampers, Not Palm Trees," which appears in two German newspapers. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Hanover, Germany.
Kai Pannen is an illustrator who also specializes in acrylic painting and animation. He lives in Hamburg, Germany.