how to talk to my kids
inspo + examples of how to talk to children
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how to talk to my kids
Dr. Becky Kenney shares three lines you can say to anyone that opens a door for them to talk more. The beautiful first line is, "I'm so glad you're talking to me about this."
“It is the most beautiful first line to say to someone when they’re upset because what you’re deeply saying to them and how they receive it is “I am interested in the part of
... See more“All feelings are welcome; all behaviors are not.”
can’t figure out together. You can ALWAYS tell us anything. Or if you have a friend who can’t talk to their parents about something you can always bring them here and we’ll figure it out.”
Take out the garbage? Next time try singing the request in a fake-opera voice instead of using the usual nagging tones.
Lawrence Cohen • Playful Parenting - by Lawrence Cohen | Derek Sivers
great tip
“Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what they will become.”
-Brooke Hampton
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (The How To Talk Series)
Elaine Mazlishamazon.com
“Instead of asking your child what they learned today, ask them who they helped today.”
― Kevin Kelly
every night before I bed I tell my kids “What must you always remember?” And they say “No matter where I go in the world, no matter what I do, Mommy always loves me.” It’s such a good way to end a day, whether hard or amazing, and go to sleep feeling connected.