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Communicating With Children

by Suzie McDermott on May 11, 2009

Communicating With Children


Communicating with children can often be a daunting task. Often they seem to be on another planet and in some respects they are. Their cognitive (mental) abilities are not yet fully developed. Depending on their age they will be incapable of seeing another’s point of view, seeing all sides to a problem or will not be able to visualize abstract concepts. When talking to children it is important to remember that they are not mini adults.

Communicating with Children in 5 Simple Steps

1) Mutual respect is a must for any good communicating with children strategy.

By respecting our children’s needs and feelings we will teach them, by example, how to respect us.

We can show respect to our children simply by accepting what they are telling us as being true for them and important to them. It is important for our children’s self confidence that we acknowledge their feelings and beliefs as being real and valid. Even when their...Read More >>



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