10 Secrets of Successful Parenting...#2

[lisacwrites]

Listen Up!

It's easy to listen to kids who like to talk, but you need to draw out the quiet ones too. If you find it hard to talk to these kids, take them for a walk or maybe even a movie. Trying a more relaxed, backdoor approach my just be all that they need to open up.

Souce: Time Magazine 

[rhoni_m]

Aug. 16, 2007 at 1:17 AM Thank You for sharing that! It reminds me to spend a little time with each child separately...Big Hugs,
Rhoni :)

[artisttoo]

Aug. 16, 2007 at 10:45 PM I find that kids will open up and talk more when they are drawing and doing art, too.

[calliemist]

Aug. 18, 2007 at 12:16 AM Great tip.