PARENTS/CARERS are you struggling to talk and communicate with your child or teenager?
PARENTS/CARERS are you struggling to talk and communicate with your child or teenager
?I would say to anybody trying to sort these things out to set the scene, choose a place and environment that is good to talk and decide where and when for both or all of you. Somewhere without interruptions, that means no phones orTV's on that will disturb you both. Another good starter is to have a snack, biscuits, drink ready as this will ease the tension that can often be present for at the start of some conversations, especially if you are tackling bullying, drugs, lack of friends, school work or any other A-Z issue that could be an ongoing or new problem or not.
Do prepare yourself as a parent/carer with knowledge about the issue you are discussing or trying to discuss. EGAR's new Let's Get Talking Choice Discussion card sets will really help you to get the conversation going. We are covering many health, crime, personal development issues that are tricky and challenging for parents/carers to open conversations about, the cards lead the way and hit between the eyes, there is no denying the choices your child will make as to the selection of the discussion cards and what that will open up for you to talk and understand why and what the problems are or the issues facing your child or teenager. It is rather like planting a pea and as you talk that pea grows and grows and you begin to realise things you probably did not realise and the difficulties you and your child are going through.
Prepares yourself for any 'truths' to emerge, you may be surprised just what is going to come out of their mouths but with preparation and knowledge of the issue nothing will hit you as hard as it will if you are totally unprepared for the truth.
In each set there are many cards for your child to choose from. As each card is picked you have a talk about why that card is chosen and do remember the cards are not your choice and you must be non-judgemental otherwise your child will walk away and you will be back to square one.
So, patience really is a virtue whilst using the cards and you will soon realise the empowerment EGAR will give to your child which in turn will empower you to discuss all that is necessary to reach a satisfied solution together.
Do not feel guilty about your parenting skills, you I am sure are a good parent to even consider using these cards and all can be worked through.
What EGAR is doing is giving you the chance to open up a channel of conversation with your child using the Let's Get Talking cards as an alternative talking tool to support you and them.
Challenging issues are something all parents and carers face with children reaching adolescent age and when you wake up that morning and you realise the sweet baby you gave birth to has now turned into a greasy, green spotted monster that just grunts at you, then you will reach out for support because as many of us know it is a hard and tough time for all. EGAR can give you that support quickly and easily.
Our Director has four children and a long commended career working at Islington Education department specialising in teenage and youth work. Award-Winning EGAR have an expanding range of Let's Get Talking discussion cards covering: Depression, Alcohol, Drugs, Hygiene, Anger, Friends, Knives, Guns and Gangs, Life, Love, Money and Being Bullied. All the sets are designed to help and support you with your child and the learning thread will open up for you ideas as to how to work through and support your child and understand what action you may need to take once you have had the best conversation you will ever have as EGAR give you a solution!
Have a look at our website www.egar.co.uk
email egar@egar.co.uk for further information.
We are here to help you turn your child around and give him/her the best start to develop and become a valued person that he/she is proud of as well as you.
Sue Scott-Horne
Director EGAR The Benefits of Junior Golf for Children and Teens Toy Trading, the newest trend for Kids! The Importance Of Child Life Insurance Cold pools Suck for swimming lessons for kids! Learn to Swim in a warm pool! Do You Really Have an "Inner Child?" - The Little Prince Series Life insurance for a child? Things you should know Children Need P90x Workout Summer Fun with Boy Shorts Swimwear Art lessons for children greatly enhances your childrens creative abilities Horseback Riding For Children - How Quickly Will They Learn? Thermal Underwear for your child's protection Choosing The Best Tutor For Your Child How to Introduce Santa Claus to Children