Parents: Are you frustrated because your kids aren’t listening to you? You’re not alone. You just need to learn how to talk, so your kids will listen. Try this:
1. Approach your children with the same respect you expect them to give you.
2. Learn to listen in a way that invites your children to speak up.
3. Put yourself in your child’s shoes. Empathize with them.
4. Allow your child to have their own opinion.
5. Don’t interrupt your child.
6. Stay calm. Your children will react to your mood and emotions.
7. Stay positive. Positive reinforcement is more effective than negative reinforcement.
8. Approach your children with love and grace. Don’t react out of anger.
9. Remember each child is different and has different needs.
10. Stay focused. Don’t talk to your children while doing other things.
For more help communicating with your children, contact The Center for Family Unity.