Hi,
I’ve just been reading an article about communicating with children which you may find useful.
Here’s an excerpt:
“Listening for Love
There is nothing that makes a person feel more cared about than to be listened to. Take the time to be with your child as an interested, non-judgemental friend, and listen to what he has to say.
Listen with respect. Children’s concerns may be different from ours, but the emotions they feel are the same. Give your child freedom to express her feelings and views without fear of ridicule or judgment. Show her that you acknowledge and respect what she has to say.
Listening sets early patterns for life-long communication skills. If you take the time to listen, you teach them they are important. You help them trust their own perceptions. You also improve communication and make it easier to talk to them in the future. “Listening time” pays off in trust and courtesy down the road.”
You can read the whole thing here: Listening for Love
Talk soon,
Mary Nightingale
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