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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...

Occasional parent-child tiffs may be unavoidable, but they shouldn’t create a rift in your bond Parents are never the easiest to please; they have their own set of sky-high expectations from their children. Arguments are a part of any parent-child relationship. But how you handle it as a child is important. Here are some points that you should know, if you are to successfully handle an argument with your parents and come out on the winning side. TALK OUT THE RULES There will be all sorts of rules what is the deadline to come home, phone usage, how much of TV can be watched, rules about friends coming over or stay overs with friends and how often you can party the list is endless. One of the best ways to avoid arguments about rules is to discuss them with your parents. If you feel that the rules are too harsh or unrealistic, talk it out. Your parents may be willing to make some adjustments. Don’t yell or argue; explain your points gently. FOLLOW THE RULES Now that the rules have...