Communication

Communicating with children

Children always need attention and care, no matter of whatever age group they belong to. One of the most important experiences adults can provide for children is to talk with and listen to them. Adults who care for children have a responsibility to create and maintain positive and healthy relationships with them. The thumb rule to better communication with the children is to listen twice as much as you talk.

The below points can be of some help:

1.       Avoid labeling the child good or bad. A bad label provokes them act them in that manner, whereas a good label pressurizes them to keep up the expectations attached with it.

2.       Make them teach you something. Asking them about their interests and try to learn about them. For example, the latest video game, latest music or a new game and play with them. This will boost their self esteem.

3.       Don’t criticize. Criticism shuts the door to communication as it lowers the child’s self esteem.

4.       Make them feel that they can always come and talk to you, at any time and about anything. This creates an open environment for communication.

5.       Spend some quality time with them. Go on outing often so that they feel relaxed and get opportunity to play with you and talk to you openly.

Wishing the very best to all …

-Deepa