Parenting Tip 34 – Give your child the opportunity to talk to you freely.

Set aside time each day for you and your child to play quietly together. As you focus on the play, you free up your child to talk to you about whatever is on his or her mind.

Parenting Insight…

Bothersome feelings can build up and cause all kinds of difficulties for your child. Therefore, it is important for you to have your own special way of dealing with them. While it is not good to pry, it is very good to sit down and play together. Through natural play and open conversation, you give your child the opportunity to express all kinds of feelings. As you listen, communicate, and advise, you provide guidance, protection, and support!