There is a small world hidden inside every child, full of dreams, curiosity, and longing. But many times, for various reasons, they may not dare or are unwilling to show the world the true face of the world. As parents, our task is to go out into the world, listen to them, and teach them to speak up about their hearts.
First of all, we can have an in-depth communication with the child to understand their preferences and hobbies. You can ask, "Is there anything or activity that makes you particularly happy?" Tell me what kind of toy cars you like and why do you like it? Through such conversations, the child will feel that you are interested and cared about him. At the same time, children can also express their innermost emotions and needs by answering questions.
Sometimes, children may not know how to express their needs. We can propose to play a role-playing game where the child plays the main character while you play their friend or teacher. In the game, you can guide your child to say what he or she wants, such as: "I see that you like that red toy car, why do you want it?" Doing so not only makes it fun for children, but it also helps them learn how to express their ideas.
Finally, when children successfully express their feelings and needs, give them encouragement and praise, no matter how simple or naïve their reasons may be. Tell them: "You did a great job and were brave enough to express your thoughts. This kind of encouragement will make the child more confident and more willing to express his emotional needs in the future.
Through these methods, we can help children become more confident and courageous, so that they can better face life's challenges. When children learn to express their emotions and needs, they will be more communicative and cooperative, which is very important for their future development.