Talking To Kids About Tough Issues-General Information.
This document provides tips for parents to talk to their kids about tough issues: - Start conversations early, as experts recommend this approach, and it ensures kids receive accurate information from their parents. - Create an open environment where kids feel comfortable talking, such as asking about their day and showing interest in what's important to them. - Consider your own values when deciding what to discuss and how to have natural conversations, perhaps building on lessons you learned from your own parents. - Look for opportunities during everyday activities like driving or before bed to have informal little talks rather than making discussions into events. - Active listening when kids do open up, without interrupting or giving advice, can be as impactful as providing answers
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Talking To Kids About Tough Issues-General Information.
- 1. Talking with Kids About Tough Issues
- 3. Start Early Experts say the earlier, the better. If you don’t talk to them, someone else will. This is the only way to ensure your child gets the information you want them to have.
- 4. Create an Open Environment Ask your kids about how their day went. Even if they just answer, “Fine”. If they know you are interested in the little stuff, it will be easier for them to come to you when it really matters.
- 5. Think About Your Values How do you feel about the issue? What do you want your kids to know? What did you learn from your parents that you want to pass along to your child?
- 6. Use Everyday Opportunities To Talk Focus on “little talks”. Informal times such as in the car or right before bed work really well. Talking should be a daily activity, not an event.
- 7. Don’t Forget To Listen When your child is talking, stop and give them your full attention. Be present. Don’t interrupt, or give advice while they are talking. Allow them to take as much time as they need. They don’t always need answers, sometimes listening is enough.
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- 10. Jane B. Conn, VFC Director Megan Crouch, VFC Prevention Education Coordinator Pat Clark, VFC Prevention Education Specialist Ohio Department of Health Ohio Domestic Violence Network Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence Find us at: www.arcshelter.org www.facebook.com/ViolenceFreeCoalition “This publication/material was supported by the 5VF1CE001114-3 from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessary represent the official views of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention”