Improve the Way You Talk With Your Child
Think about a past conversation you have had with your child. Who was the speaker and who was the listener? Did you each take turns being the speaker and the listener?
Two simple strategies:
- Describe the day
Encourage your child to tell you how the day went—in as much detail as possible. Recount the events of your day as well
2. Listen to and reflect what your child says
Model one of the most important conversation skills: Listening to and expanding upon what someone else says. After your child has told you something, repeat back part of what your child said, and then follow up with a question: “Wow, it sounds like that you had great fun!”