From this week I will be running “Teddy Bytes” a mid-week special where you (the reader) are encouraged to join and add in any interesting bytes of information relating to parenting or education. Add on your Byte using Mr Linky!
Here is my byte for this week- How to nurture a creative child
5 Rules for active listening
- Listen attentively and do not interrupt when he is speaking.
- Use open questions to fuel the discussion.
- Gives lots of praise and encouragement
- Don’t be bossy and “put down” their contributions
- Don’t force your own ideas/opinions on your child.
2 comments
Organized Mom
March 20, 2008 at 2:09 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Active Listening – providing your child with your 100% attention will save you time as well. When our children come to us to talk, as the multi tasking mom I realize this is the one time to NOT multitask. Stop what you are doing and provide your child with 100% of your attention. Their concerns will be resolved faster allowing you to get back to your task at hand AND you are rewarded with a happy child
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Dominique
March 20, 2008 at 5:35 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Hi Organized Mum,
Thanks for dropping by and taking part in Teddy Bytes