How to Negotiate with Your Children

Published in Arabic by Diwan, How to Negotiate with Your Kids (Game Theory for Parents) by game theorist Kevin Zollman and science journalist Paul Raeburn brings a fresh, evidence-based approach to modern parenting. Moving beyond outdated authoritarian rules or ineffective bribery, the authors demonstrate how game theory—the mathematical study of strategic decision-making—can be practically applied to family dynamics. The book addresses universal parenting headaches: sibling rivalries, bedtime battles, screen-time limits, and household chores. By providing clever frameworks based on incentive structures, fair division, and transparent boundaries, Zollman and Raeburn empower parents to resolve daily power struggles through logic, empathy, and strategic compromise.

It replaces frustrating parenting arguments with clear, game-theory principles that help you de-escalate household drama and establish fair, stress-free agreements.

Essential for parents, educators, child psychologists, and guardians seeking practical, science-backed strategies to manage sibling disputes, enforce rules, and foster child cooperation.