When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it’s like giving them emotional oxygen. – Stephen Covey Most parents, particularly with young children, may feel like they are listening all day long. Because children are exploring the world around them, they may have many …
Category: Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Active listening, Building trust, Communication skills, Empathy, Listening, Listening games, Listening skills, Paraphrasing, Questions and Comments with Empathy, Seeking clarification, Wait time
I grew up with six brothers. That’s how I learned to dance – waiting for the bathroom. – Bob Hope “Are we there yet?” This is the common refrain from the backseat on the long road trip to Grammy’s house. We “moo” at the cows. We examine the red barns. We talk about the funny …
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Posted on May 21, 2014 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Say What?
When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it’s like giving them emotional oxygen. – Stephen Covey Most parents, particularly with young children, may feel like they are listening all day long. Because children are exploring the world around them, they may have many …
Category: Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Active listening, Building trust, Communication skills, Empathy, Listening, Listening games, Listening skills, Paraphrasing, Questions and Comments with Empathy, Seeking clarification, Wait time
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Posted on May 14, 2014 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
The Chance to Wait
I grew up with six brothers. That’s how I learned to dance – waiting for the bathroom. – Bob Hope “Are we there yet?” This is the common refrain from the backseat on the long road trip to Grammy’s house. We “moo” at the cows. We examine the red barns. We talk about the funny …
Category: Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Better listening skills, Delayed gratification, Family connectedness, Higher level thinking, Mental focus, Patience, Self control, Wait time, Waiting
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