3 Ways to Connect With Your Child (That Actually Work)

3 Ways to Connect With Your Child (That Actually Work)

Plus two actions that can hurt your connection

Spend time together

Spend time together

Although that may seem obvious, one of the best things you can do to connect with your child is to spend quality time with them. But you don't have to spend hours together, and it’s not the only way to connect.

Listen to and acknowledge what your child says

Listen to and acknowledge what your child says

Like anyone, children yearn to be heard and understood and feel a greater bond and sense of trust with someone who has acknowledged what they have said.

Consider your child’s point of view

Consider your child’s point of view

By reflecting on where your child is coming from when they share their opinions or feelings, we’re able to show them empathy which builds connection.

Actions that can hurt your connection with your child

Actions that can hurt your connection with your child

Criticizing your child

Criticizing your child

As their parent, your child naturally looks up to you, so when you criticize them, it creates a negative interaction that makes them feel unworthy and incapable.

Punishing your child

Punishing your child

Punishing your child through spanking, time outs, or sending them to their room doesn’t teach them how to behave better. Instead, it creates a power struggle and breaks any already established connection.

See more 2 more ways to connect with your child and 3 more actions to avoid. 

See more 2 more ways to connect with your child and 3 more actions to avoid. 

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