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While parent, child relationships are supposed to be built on unconditional love, it is not uncommon for these relationships to be complicated and difficult. Finding healthy ways to communicate isn’t always easy. Often, family members are tougher on each other than they would be with people outside the family.
Our products have been designed to help families develop their understanding of each other and to build empathy. Here are a few tips for building healthy, happy communication:
Be a good role model
Children learn by example, so the tone of voice you use, not just the words, is important.
Be a patient and calm listener
Listening to your child helps your child to feel valued and loved. You don’t have to agree with your child all the time, listening without judgment shows your acceptance for your child.
Show empathy
Paying attention to how your child feels and sharing quiet moments together to let your child understand that their feelings are real and valid.
Make daily 1-1 time
Make time for 1-1 time with your child each and every day. Let your child decide what to do in this time but make sure it is a chance for you to have quiet and calm time together so that your child feels safe and secure to be able to discuss important moments in their day with you. Our BOpeepal™ cards are great to have around for this time. The more a child uses the cards, the more used they get to talking about their feelings.
Catch your child doing something good each day
Is it very easy to slip into a routine of telling your child what not to do all the time. Make a concerted effort to ‘catch’ your child doing something good each day and give them warm praise at the time.
Develop healthy daily gratitude
Having a time in the day to chat about the things that are good in your child’s life is a really positive step to helping your child focus their attention on the positive aspects of their life.
Encourage random acts of kindness
Contrary to young children’s nature focus on what they need and want, an external focus on others brings happiness to all and leads to a more harmonious family home. A lovely book that helps to encourage this is “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” by Carol McCloud.
Develop self-esteem and confidence
Encourage your child to take responsibility, become part of a team, accomplish tasks and learn new skills. Chores are a great way of doing this. Make it more fun with our Roll With It™ Chores Board.
