Improve Communication Between Parents And Children

There is no manual that can be used by all parents in the world, but there are some general rules that can be a good compass for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with our children. These norms can also guide us to talk with them about some delicate topics. Improving communication between parents and children is very important.

In this article we offer you some solutions to improve communication and listening, increase empathy and their motivation to listen to you. Let’s see them together!

Don’t be too rigid: talk to your children!

When it comes to communicating with your children, it is best not to give too clear-cut, rigid or authoritarian opinions, especially if they are no longer children and are already of a certain age. We talk, dialogue with them, ask them questions, encourage joint reflection, listen to the reasons why they behaved in a certain way and reach agreements that leave both us and them satisfied. It is true that it is very difficult and it takes a lot of effort and a lot of effort but, in this way, it will be much easier for them to respect these agreements.

As parents, we want to control all the situations our children experience, at home, with their siblings, with friends, with grandparents, at school, etc. We believe that if we tell them what to do, even when the situation is already a thing of the past, they will obey us and thus be safe if it happens again.

The truth is that the best way to help our children in the face of conflict is to help them reflect, trying to understand why they behaved that way. This will also help strengthen the relationship we have with them, as they will feel listened to and taken into consideration.