Improve Your Communication With Your Child: Give information
Note the neutral and non-confrontational tone with just changing a few words around in a sentence. Giving information reduces conflict. Learn more great skills like these to communicate more effectively with your child in our “How To Talk” telephone workshop. Adapted From: Faber, A., Mazlish, E. (1999). How To Talk So Kids Will Listen. NY: Harper […]
The Secret to Giving Good Advice
Do your children respond to your wise and sensible advice with eye rolling and annoyance? Join the club. Here is what you need to know to get your children to listen to you and respond positively to your advice. Children and teens have a hard time accepting advice from their parents. Giving advice to children […]
The Trick To Managing Oppositional Behavior
Instead of telling children what not to do, tell them what they can do. This fundamental principle is the trick to communicating effectively with children especially those exhibiting oppositional behavior. Don’t directions “Don’t put your feet on the table” “Don’t go in the street” “Don’t be naughty” “Don’t be so loud” “Don’t be obnoxious” “Don’t […]