Improving Parental Communication
We can always learn how to improve our Parental Communication
Be Consistent
Follow through.
Know your intent.
Be age appropriate
Understand how your child sees the world.
Be nice.
Understand when to use a carrot and when to use a stick.
Be honest
Know the difference between a communication problem and a paradigm problem.
Be clear.
“That’s interesting” is an appropriate response to most things kids say.
Ask questions a lot.
Tell Stories about you and the successes and failures you’ve had.