A Letter from Your Child

What Your Kid Wishes You Knew About: Practical Strategies to Stop Yelling, Understand Your Child, Build Strong Connections, and Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids

By: Carrie Khang

Narrated by: Shelbie Shave

A Letter from Your Child: What Every Parent Needs to Hear but Never Thought to Ask: Practical Strategies to Stop Yelling, Build Strong Connections, and Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids

What if you could truly understand what your child needs—not just their words, but their heart? A Letter from Your Child is your guide to replacing chaos with calm, building trust, and raising kids who feel loved, confident, and connected to you.

Inside, You’ll Learn:

• Why your child’s misbehavior is a cry for understanding—and how to respond with love instead of frustration.
• How to set fair boundaries, use gentle discipline, and stop yelling for good.
• The power of play, promises, and quality time to strengthen your bond and bring joy back into parenting.

Why This Book is Different:

Unlike traditional parenting guides, this book speaks from your child’s perspective—revealing what they wish you knew about their needs and emotions. Combining heartfelt insights with practical strategies, A Letter from Your Child isn’t about being the perfect parent; it’s about creating the kind of relationship every child craves.

Packed with real-life stories, actionable advice, and tools you can start using today, this book is your roadmap to a happier, more connected home.

Stop guessing. Start listening. Your child doesn’t need perfection—they just need you.

©2024 Carrie Khang (P)2025 Carrie Khang

INSIGHTFUL!!

This is an amazing source for parents wanting to build a deeper, more loving connection with their child. It helps shift the focus from frustration to understanding, offering practical tools to foster a positive and peaceful home. The insights shared truly make you rethink how you approach parenting, leading to stronger, more empathetic relationships with your kids.

Every Working Mom Needs This Reminder

As a working mom, I often feel torn between deadlines and spending quality time with my child. Exhaustion takes over, and patience runs thin, leading to moments I regret. This audiobook helped me shift my perspective. It felt like my child was finally telling me what they needed in a way I could truly hear.The simple strategies have made our time together more meaningful, even on my busiest days. I’ve started responding with more understanding instead of frustration, and the difference is incredible.I need this book every day to keep me grounded and present. It’s like having a parenting coach in my ear, guiding me.Highly recommended for moms like me who balance work and parenting!

This book touched my heart.

This audiobook feels like a heartfelt wake-up call for parents. Carrie Khang dives into what kids really wish their parents understood, offering practical strategies to stop yelling, connect on a deeper level, and raise emotionally healthy kids. The tone is compassionate and insightful, making it easy to absorb and apply. Shelbie Shave’s narration is warm and engaging, bringing the message to life in a way that truly resonates. If you want to strengthen your parent-child bond, this is a must-listen!

A Deep Perspective from a Child’s Voice

This book made me reflect on parenting from a completely new perspective. It offers practical strategies to strengthen the connection with our children, communicate with more empathy, and handle challenges without resorting to yelling. I appreciated how it provides applicable advice without being judgmental, helping to create a more harmonious home environment. It’s an essential read for any parent who wants to better understand their child and foster a relationship built on respect and trust.

A Parenting Guide Every Parent Needs

This book offers eye-opening insights into what children truly need from their parents. It provides practical strategies to improve communication, strengthen bonds, and create a more understanding and supportive home environment. I especially appreciated the focus on reducing frustration and building emotional connection. If you want to parent with more patience and empathy, this book is a must-read!

A Great Parenting Perspective

This book hit me in a way I wasn’t expecting. It felt like stepping into my kid’s shoes and finally seeing things from their side. I didn’t realize how much of my “corrections” came across as criticism until I read this. The tone is gentle but eye-opening, and the strategies are actually doable—even on hectic days. If you’re trying to be more present and patient as a parent, this one’s worth a read.

A Must-Read for Every Parent

This book completely changed the way I approach parenting. I didn’t realize how much my child might be holding in or how my reactions could be affecting them. The insights were eye-opening, and the strategies are simple but effective. I’ve started applying some of the suggestions, and I can already see a difference in how we communicate. It’s helped me be more patient and present, which has made a huge impact on our relationship. If you want to truly understand your child and strengthen your bond, this book is a great place to start.

A great book

The idea of hearing what my child wishes I knew—like how my shouting makes her feel scared instead of “fixed”—hit me hard. I’m a single dad juggling work and parenting, and I thought I had to be tough to keep things together, but this book flipped that on its head. The practical stuff, like swapping yelling for calm timeouts or using play to reconnect, was so doable I started trying it right away.

A Child’s Needs for Understanding

A Child’s Needs For Understanding
My daughter and I have a great relationship now because through reading this book, it opened my eyes to finally seeing that her behavior was a cry for understanding rather than defiance. Both of us have implemented gentle discipline techniques and it has transformed our interactions. I believe that The biggest take away is being a better listener so we can connect genuinely. If you're looking to build a deeper relationship with your child, this is a must-read.​

such a good audiobook

this audiobook is really helped me understand what I need to do to be a better parent and help nurture my child's mind