How to Talk to Your Child

Exercises

• Active Listening: An exercise aimed at developing skills for attentive and empathetic listening to make the child feel understood and accepted.
• I-Messages: A technique that helps express feelings and needs without accusations and criticism, using phrases like «I feel...», «I want...».
• Reflecting Feelings: An exercise where the parent learns to name and reflect the child's feelings, helping them recognize and express their emotions.
• Praise and Encouragement: Tasks focused on the correct use of praise and encouragement to support and motivate the child.
• Setting Boundaries: Exercises that help parents learn to establish clear and understandable boundaries for the child while maintaining warm and trusting relationships.
• Joint Problem Solving: A technique that involves the child in the process of finding and making decisions, developing their responsibility and independence.
• Play and Creativity: Tasks that encourage joint games and creative activities, fostering emotional connection and mutual understanding.