Bestselling child education book for 72 consecutive weeks!
Overwhelmingly ranked first in annual child education books
Strongly recommended by Kim Jong-won, Yoon Ji-young, Kim Hyo-won, Lee Min-joo, and Kim Bo-kyung

Loved by parents and readers for 10 years
'Again, Again, Again, This Book'
EBS Parent Mentor Writer Im-Sook Lee
The Complete Guide to Parenting, Built on 25 Years of Insight

The masterpiece of parenting expert Director Im-Sook Lee, chosen by 500,000 readers, "A Mother's Word Study," is being published in a special 10th-anniversary revised edition.
This revised edition features over 40 pages of conversational techniques tailored to the new challenges facing children in the digital age, ready to continue the story of parents who say, "I just followed the instructions and my child changed."

This book contains 'Mom's Terminology' that applies to all children, regardless of their parents' age or personality.
What makes the advice of child and adolescent psychotherapist Im-Sook Lee special is that it touches the true feelings deep within a child's heart and provides them with an opportunity to grow on their own.
It has received praise from numerous parent readers, saying, “This is a valuable book that all mothers with children must read at least once,” “This is a book that can be applied directly to real life,” and “This is a book to read again and again.”
The sincere responses gathered together led to a 'language study' craze at the time of publication, and it ranked first in the annual children's education book category.

This is the representative work of Director Im-Sook Lee, an EBS parent mentor and child and adolescent psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, and includes recommendations from leading domestic education experts such as Jong-Won Kim, Ji-Young Yoon, Hyo-Won Kim, Min-Ju Lee, and Bo-Kyung Kim.
Now it's time for parents to experience the power of change once again, first recognized by experts.
When a mother's words change, a child's day changes.
Let's follow in the footsteps of 500,000 parents with this book.

A child's potential is far greater than his or her parents' concerns.
No matter how times change and how much anxiety we may feel, if we can effectively utilize the "mother's words" that always protect a child's heart, even in this rapidly changing world, children can proactively study and grow into a happy family that laughs together.
I hope this book will be a small light that illuminates the earnest desires of parents who wish for their children to grow up well.
--- p.11

Mom's words are not just a technique.
Although they seem to have similar words and meanings, the power to move hearts is vastly different.
The powerful force that can dramatically change a child is exerted through the process of understanding the child's temperament, developing a positive outlook, and changing negative parenting beliefs.
It is not difficult for a mother to say words that move her child's heart and raise him well.
Now, let's go through the powerful words of the mother in order.
--- p.25

Parents need words that don't hurt right now, and they also need words that melt away the painful words that are already thorns embedded in their children's hearts.
(…) Children learn best when their parents make eye contact and speak to them with a smile.
Parents' conversation skills are actually already sufficient.
I just don't know what to say to my child in what situation.
--- p.38

“Mom, I’m sorry I got upset.
“Just say whatever you want… … .”
For a moment, Mom was surprised and embarrassed.
The child asked for forgiveness even though the mother did not apologize or explain anything further.
I couldn't believe that this phenomenon was due to my mother's use of technical terms.
What was so special about these words that they made the child burst into tears? I was amazed at how the child stopped crying without me saying anything.
--- p.90

First, acknowledge the child's positive intentions and praise him for having the right mindset.
Then we must teach that right intentions are only recognized and meaningful when carried out in the right way.
If you focus only on the problem behavior and scold and advise the child without going through this process, the child will not get much of an opportunity to change.
--- p.96

Of all the gifts parents can give their children, what could be more important and meaningful than helping them realize they are truly wonderful people? Let's remember that this is the truest form of love a parent can give their child.
--- p.127

One of the most important things a mother needs to say is to calm down her child who has exploded with emotion and help him or her recover.
The reasons for this emotional outburst vary from child to child.
Some children have not yet developed self-control and explode with emotions over trivial things, while others explode with emotions tactically because they have experienced that crying and throwing a tantrum was the only way to get what they wanted.
Or, there are cases where a child who is often scolded, feels discouraged, and has suppressed his emotions may suddenly explode because he cannot hold back any longer.
--- p.160

Even if you want your child to hang out with good friends, you should be careful about what you say to them.
Now, instead of asking, “Who did you play with?” let’s ask:
“What game did you play?”, “How many friends did you play with today?”, “What are the names of the friends you played with?”, “What was the best part about playing?”, “What was the most frustrating thing about playing?” By asking questions like these, focusing on what kind of game was played and with what mindset, your child will be able to build a foundation for excellent social skills that will allow them to play with anyone at any time.
--- p.216

“When my little brother tried to eat more snacks, I gave him one.
“It was really nice to see that.”
“Even if you mess up a drawing, you erase it and try to do better.
“It’s really great.”
If the mother often looks for the child and talks about it, the child will eventually find and talk about the things he or she did well.
This is evidence of the development of a strong sense of self-esteem.
Parents starting by helping children discover their strengths and what they are good at is the most effective way to raise self-esteem and help children grow into positive adults.

--- p.311