The secret to getting children to share their feelings with their parents

danviet.vn January 10, 2019 12:23

Being friends with your children is always the desire of parents but not everyone can actually do it. A few simple principles below will help you make your children feel excited when talking, from there easily share many other issues.

1. Keep things simple

Coming up with creative questions to talk to your child about is not always easy. Instead of stressing about this, talk to your child normally or ask other parents for advice.

2. Don't rush your child

Sometimes your child may be having a problem and not be in the mood to talk. In this case, you should respect your child and keep quiet, but still show your support and love.

Bạn có thể tận dụng cơ hội trò chuyện khi chơi đùa cùng con.
You can take the opportunity to chat while playing with your child.

3. Eye contact is not always necessary

Sitting across from you and looking straight at you is not always comfortable for children. Instead, you can take the opportunity to chat while you are cycling or walking together.

4. Ask open-ended questions

Open-ended questions help keep the conversation going, because children can't just answer with a simple "yes" or "no." Using these types of questions can also help you uncover things you haven't discussed with your child before.

5. Watch your child's reaction

Children may show signs of boredom, silence, or impatience when you spend most of the conversation lecturing, criticizing, or being sarcastic. Avoid this if you want your child to open up to you.

6. Be genuinely curious

Children can tell that their parents are pretending to be interested in the story. So, if they give an interesting answer, follow up with: "Why?", "Tell me more about that." This will make them more interested in the next conversation.

7. Really listen

When your child is telling a story, put down your phone or stop what you are doing to focus on what they are saying. This will build trust and help them feel safe and excited to expand on other topics.

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