Adele Faber (1928–2024) was a renowned expert in parent-child communication and a #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, best known for co-authoring the internationally acclaimed "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" and other influential parenting guides. She held a B.A. in theater and drama from Queens College and a master’s degree in education from New York University, and spent eight years teaching in New York City high schools before joining the faculty at The New School for Social Research and the Family Life Institute at Long Island University. Faber’s expertise was shaped by her studies with noted child psychologist Dr. Haim Ginott, which inspired her to develop practical, empathetic communication strategies for families.

Her books, co-written with Elaine Mazlish, have sold over five million copies worldwide and are praised for their accessible, step-by-step techniques that help parents, teachers, and caregivers foster cooperation, resolve conflicts, and build stronger relationships with children. Faber’s work has been celebrated for making family life less stressful and more rewarding, and her methods are widely used in homes and classrooms around the globe.

Adele Faber was the mother of three children and lived in Long Island, New York, for much of her life. Her legacy continues to help families communicate with compassion and respect.