Loading Content...
Share a Link to this Message
The link has been copied to your clipboard; paste it anywhere you would like to share it.
CloseParenting Children - September 14, 2012
Day 31 - The Power of Listening - Part II
Show an interest
• involves effort and generosity
• listen to what appeals to your child(ren)
Avoid shutting them down
• value their ideas
• allow them to express negative feelings such as disappointments, embarrassments, sadness, anxiety, and anger.
Reflect back
• repeat back to your child what you think he or she is saying
• reflect back to your child some of his or her words, but not in parrot fashion, as that can be annoying
• concentrate on reflecting back the feelings you think your child is trying to express, e.g. it sounds like you feel upset or frustrated or sad?
• reflective listening will help your child(ren) to frame their own feelings
Question:
Complete the attached worksheet.
From Series: Parenting Children Ages 0-10 | More Messages from Parenting Children | Download Audio
From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"
More Messages Associated With "Family"...
Day 4 - Understanding the Pressures | August 20, 2012 | Watch | Listen | ||
Day 8 – Screentime | August 20, 2012 | Watch | Listen | ||
Day 4 - The Third and Fourth Seasons of Marriage - Autumn and Winter | Marriage Course | August 20, 2012 | Watch | Listen | |
Day 5 - Remembering our Long Term Aim | August 21, 2012 | Watch | Listen | ||
Day 9 – The Importance of Bonding | August 21, 2012 | Watch | Listen | ||
Day 6 - Home - A Place of Safety and Acceptance | August 22, 2012 | Watch | Listen | ||
Day 10 – The Importance of Establishing Routines | August 22, 2012 | Watch | Listen | ||
Day 7 - Home - A Place to Learn Good Values | August 23, 2012 | Watch | Listen | ||
Day 11 – Bedtimes | Parenting Children | August 23, 2012 | Watch | Listen | |
Day 8 - Home - A Place of Fun | August 24, 2012 | Watch | Listen |