Effective Communication
Communication is everything with a child. In this article, you will learn all about communicating with your children, and tips to improve your communication.
Communication is a huge part of making a good relationship with your children. Make sure that you provide an open environment, so your child is not afraid to come and talk to you. Remember, you are the role-model for your child. If you want your child to become open, you will have to encourage your child to talk, and you take the time out of your day to reply back, and have an appropriate conversation.
How Do I Communicate With A Newborn Baby?
It is very important that you know how to communicate with your child the right way. Especially because when raising a newborn. Although newborns can't talk normal words, they talk in their very own ways. Babies communicate by crying, laughing, and smiling. A babies cry can tell you many things, this could mean an empty belly, they need a diaper change, cold feet, tired, scared, or wants to be held or cuddled. For a parent, this means you will need to understand what your baby wants, and how to deal with him/her. By dealing with the situation right, you will be strengthen your bond.
How Can I Communicate With A Child Between the ages of one and two?
A child's language development increases as the child grows older. After the child hits around the age of two, they are able to process directions and commands correctly. After the child's first birthday, you will be expecting to hear their first words. At this time, the toddler will be preoccupied with learning to walk, push, talk; you should not be alarmed because this is normal.
Kids this age usually will be start to try to echo certain words the parent say, but will be hard what they are saying. It is important that you encourage your child to talk, and smile. By the age of 2, your child should be replying to his or her name. Be sure not to use "baby" words, but use the correct version of names, places, and things. Speak slowly and clearly, so your child can hear what you say clearly.
How Can I Be An Effective Communicator?
Now that you know how to communicate properly, how do you become an effective communicator?
To begin, use eye contact. By using eye contact, you can tell your child that you mean what you are saying and secondly show you if the child is listening or not. Make sure you provide time out of your day to sit with your child and talk about what interests them. Take time to respond slowly. Remember, you are the role-model, and your child will look up to you. If you don't provide the right environment, the child might not feel comfortable talking.
From day one, provide the right environment. It's important to encourage communicating. Be patient when your child talks, and listen closely to what they say, and respond back accordingly. Don't stand with your arms crossed, or picking at your finger nails, be polite and kind. Be sure to always be nice in your response and never put your child down by calling them names.
Not everyone is an effective communicator, but practice. As they say, practice makes prefect. By becoming an effective communicator it won't get improve your relationship with just your child, your marriage, and everyone else around you.
Read below for more tips on how to be an effective communicator:
QUIZZES:
Click on one of the buttons below and see what kind of communicator you are.
Communication is a huge part of making a good relationship with your children. Make sure that you provide an open environment, so your child is not afraid to come and talk to you. Remember, you are the role-model for your child. If you want your child to become open, you will have to encourage your child to talk, and you take the time out of your day to reply back, and have an appropriate conversation.
How Do I Communicate With A Newborn Baby?
It is very important that you know how to communicate with your child the right way. Especially because when raising a newborn. Although newborns can't talk normal words, they talk in their very own ways. Babies communicate by crying, laughing, and smiling. A babies cry can tell you many things, this could mean an empty belly, they need a diaper change, cold feet, tired, scared, or wants to be held or cuddled. For a parent, this means you will need to understand what your baby wants, and how to deal with him/her. By dealing with the situation right, you will be strengthen your bond.
How Can I Communicate With A Child Between the ages of one and two?
A child's language development increases as the child grows older. After the child hits around the age of two, they are able to process directions and commands correctly. After the child's first birthday, you will be expecting to hear their first words. At this time, the toddler will be preoccupied with learning to walk, push, talk; you should not be alarmed because this is normal.
Kids this age usually will be start to try to echo certain words the parent say, but will be hard what they are saying. It is important that you encourage your child to talk, and smile. By the age of 2, your child should be replying to his or her name. Be sure not to use "baby" words, but use the correct version of names, places, and things. Speak slowly and clearly, so your child can hear what you say clearly.
How Can I Be An Effective Communicator?
Now that you know how to communicate properly, how do you become an effective communicator?
To begin, use eye contact. By using eye contact, you can tell your child that you mean what you are saying and secondly show you if the child is listening or not. Make sure you provide time out of your day to sit with your child and talk about what interests them. Take time to respond slowly. Remember, you are the role-model, and your child will look up to you. If you don't provide the right environment, the child might not feel comfortable talking.
From day one, provide the right environment. It's important to encourage communicating. Be patient when your child talks, and listen closely to what they say, and respond back accordingly. Don't stand with your arms crossed, or picking at your finger nails, be polite and kind. Be sure to always be nice in your response and never put your child down by calling them names.
Not everyone is an effective communicator, but practice. As they say, practice makes prefect. By becoming an effective communicator it won't get improve your relationship with just your child, your marriage, and everyone else around you.
Read below for more tips on how to be an effective communicator:
- Don't force your child to talk, this will just weaken your relationship with your child. Let your child talk when they want to.
- Talk slower, but doing this your child will learn different words and be sure to know what you are fully trying to tell them.
- Be prepared of what to say back to your child.
- Use the proper tone. If you are angry, put on a bit of an angry voice, if happy, show you're happy. By giving off mixed messages, your child will get confused.
QUIZZES:
Click on one of the buttons below and see what kind of communicator you are.
Resources:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/communicating/c12yr.html#cat20050
http://www.ehow.com/about_5332712_effective-communication-skills-children.html
https://tldsb.elearningontario.ca/d2l/le/content/280646/viewContent/16858114/View
http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/communicating/c12yr.html#cat20050
http://www.ehow.com/about_5332712_effective-communication-skills-children.html
https://tldsb.elearningontario.ca/d2l/le/content/280646/viewContent/16858114/View