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Children strive on adult conversations with their parents. They need to have the opportunity to discuss what is going on in their lives even if it is something as small as what they ate for breakfast that day. Give your child at least 30 minutes of your time each day. Everything else can wait.
Children are more likely to succeed in life if they have good communication with their parents. It helps them to develop more confidence, better self-esteem and build strong friendships. Talking and listening well to your child will also teach them that you will listen to them when they come to you with problems or feelings, it will help you to learn the right words to say to your child during difficult situations so that you can help them, and most of all it will help your child learn that you love him no matter what.
If you show your child that you are listening to them they will learn by your example and listen when you are speaking.
When you are talking to a child get down to their level so that they are not intimidated by you and make sure that you look them in the eye so that they know you are listening.
If you are yelling at your child for something that they did wrong chances are that they are too afraid to listen to you or they are just as mad as you are. Try to use a calm, quiet voice when you take them aside and correct them.
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Practice listening and talking to your children. Initiate a conversation about things that are important to them, such as friends, school, or what they see on TV, by asking questions. Have them explain details to you.
Show that you care about your child's interests by respecting them and what they talk about. Be polite and don't talk down to them.
Praise your child every day for something that they have done. It doesn't matter if it is something little that you would normally take for granted, your child needs to hear that they are being noticed.
Use words that will invite a child to elaborate on the topic you are discussing. For instance, say, "Really?", "No kidding?", or" Tell me more".
Never say mean things to your children or ignore them because they will grow up thinking that they are not good enough.
It doesn't matter how old your child is, always tell them that you love them. A little note in there lunch box that says "I Love You!" will be something that they can hold on to as a reminder.
No matter what you are doing make sure that you make time for your child. If they want to talk to you, put down whatever you are doing and pay attention to them.
Make them feel important to you.
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