Guidelines For Parent/Child Communication
Good communication is an important parenting skill. This page provides useful information and techniques for parents on how to communicate effectively with their children. Parenting can be more enjoyable when positive parent - child relationship is established. Whether you are parenting a toddler or a teenager, good communication is the key to building self-esteem as well a mutual respect. Basic Principles of Good Parent/Child Communication Let the child know that you are interested and involved and that you will help when needed. Turn off the television or put the newspaper down when your child wants to converse. Avoid taking a telephone call when the child has something important to tell you. Unless other people are specifically meant to be included, hold conversations in privacy. The best communication between you and the child will occur when others are not around. Embarrassing the child or putting him on the spot in front of others will lead...