In our busy modern lives, we sometimes unconsciously neglect deep conversations with our children. Parent-child communication is far more than a simple exchange of information, it is a deep emotional exchange, a heart-to-heart dialogue, effective parent-child communication has an immeasurable impact on children's mental health and character formation.
An online survey report on the impact of family education on the mental health of primary and secondary school students in China pointed out that negative family factors (such as parental conflict, parent-child conflict, parental bad parenting behavior, parental expectations, and excessive parental pressure) will lead to a decrease in the level of psychological resilience and an increase in the incidence of emotional problems among primary and secondary school students. In contrast, positive family factors (e.g., high levels of parent-child intimacy and parental support) will increase the level of resilience and reduce emotional problems among primary and secondary school students.
So, how do you achieve effective communication in your daily life? First of all, listening is the most basic part. For example, when your child comes home excited to tell you what's new at school, even if you're busy, try to stop what you're doing and listen with full attention. The message is that you value your child's feelings and that their thoughts and experiences are important to you.
Second, expression is the other side of communication. We should encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings. For example, when children are struggling, we can use open-ended questions to guide them to express their emotions, such as "You seem a little unhappy, what happened?" Such expressions not only help children better understand their emotions, but also promote their problem-solving skills.
In addition, non-verbal communication is equally important. A hug, a smile, and an affirmative look can make children feel the love and support of their parents. These non-verbal behaviors tend to convey our emotions and attitudes more than words.
In order to improve the quality of parent-child communication, we can develop some practical action plans. For example, set up "family time" each day after dinner, during which family members take turns sharing their day or discussing family matters. Such habits not only improve understanding among family members, but also develop children's presentation and social skills.
The art of parent-child communication is not achieved overnight, it requires continuous learning and practice by parents. Through effective listening and expression, we are not only able to better understand our children, but also make them feel at home. Let us work together to build a bridge of communication for our family through continuous practice and improvement, so that love can take root in the depths of our hearts and blossom into the most beautiful flowers.
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