Weekly Wisdom

I read this article recently and loved the points they made. With your children, if you work with them, or simply with other adults, this article has excellent tips for communicating effectively. Let us know your thoughts!

“Communicating Effectively at Home

Former First Lady Barbara Bush, who passed away last month, once said “Your success as a family—our success as a nation—depends not on what happens inside the White House, but on what happens inside your house.” It is in the home, after all, where children first learn to talk, to share, to say please and thank you, to express emotions, to sing, to laugh, and— hopefully—to love. Children who learn to communicate effectively at home go out into the world prepared to practice those learned communication skills, solve problems, and lead the future children of the world.

Here are some tips to help you communicate effectively with your children and thus increase the chance for success as a family . . . and as a nation:

Allow children to freely express their feelings. Tell your child that her thoughts, opinions, and feelings are valued. Reinforce your words by using the tips that follow. A child who knows her thoughts and feelings are valued at home is better able to express herself in environments outside the home, such as at school, in sports activities, and, later, in the work force.

Click here to continue reading: http://rebeccahintze.com/blog/2018/5/15/communicating-effectively-at-home/

With love,

Rebecca Hintze, M.Sc.”