Is There A Hotline Between You And Your Child by:Sudha Gupta
Open communication is must for a healthy relationship
Communication is the panacea of all problems. Without open communication with your child, you cannot understand him, know about what he is going through and with that, you can never help him. To improve communication with your child, follow these golden rules.
Listen to your child: Communication with your child will open up only if you are a good listener. Parents tend to make the mistake of preaching and doing most of the talking. But it's more important to listen to what your child has to say. Listen with interest, attention and patience. Don't cut down the conversation; let him complete what he has to say.
Be empathetic: Show your child that you understand his point of view, respect his feelings, can feel his pain or joy. Reflect his feelings by saying ' It seems that less marks have really upset you' or ' You are feeling bad for your friend, aren't you?' This kind of understanding will motivate your child to express his feelings in front of you and you'll know what exactly is your child's state of mind.
Share your feelings: Your child will learn to express when he sees his parents share their thoughts with him. Tell him about your day, how you feel about the new project, your misunderstandings with colleagues and so on. The trust you vest in your child will help to build your child's trust for you. Your openness will set an example for him to communicate his thoughts as well.
Master the art of conversation: While trying to strike a conversation, don't ask dead end questions that need answers in yes or no. Carry forward the conversation by sharing what you think about the topic in discussion. Ask him questions that instigate him to elaborate on his thoughts. But don't pester him to talk when he is not in a mood.
Base your relationship on love and trust: Your relationship with him should be such that he can talk to you about anything he wants to, without fear. Never pass a judgment on your child but assure him that no matter what ,you'll always be there. When he'll develop confidence in you, he'll want to seek solace in your arms. He'll discuss his problems and share his joys with you.
Parenting Tip : For a healthy relationship between you and your child, establish a hotline between you two. A hotline your child can dial anytime he wants to and talk anything he feels like!
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As an educationist, she has single-handedly revolutionized pre-school education. Her thoughts have inspired parents and teachers to look at early childhood education from a new perspective. Her emphasis on overall development of child and not just academics has opened new window for tiny tots to blossom into extraordinary beings. Now this visionary has set her eyes to transform formal education system through Presidium, a proposed senior secondary school.
As an expert on parenting, she has given parenting its due importance and popularity. She conducts seminars and orientations regularly to guide parents about positive parenting. Her mission to transform parenting does not limit to a few thousand parents whose children pass out of various branches of Mother's Pride but millions of parents across the country through her publications in leading newspapers and magazines. As a social activist, Sudha Gupta's concern for the society and country is evident not only in her writing, but takes practical shape in the form of a NGO called Sparsh.
Sparsh has so far reached out to millions of poor, needy, mentally and physically challenged children as well as generous contributions have been made as aid to families of Kargil martyrs and Tsunami victims.
In just a few years, Mrs. Gupta has achieved more than what would ordinarily take a lifetime.
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