How Parent-Child Chats Discover Nuggets of Wisdom
Parents are like prospectors in search of gold. They dig deep into parent-child conversations to find valuable nuggets in their child’s thoughts and feelings.?
?This Parenting Strategy Finds a Golden Moment?
Effective Communication?
Imagine sitting at your kitchen table, surrounded by schoolbooks, crayons, and the smell of peanut butter toast. Instead of reacting when things go wrong, you use effective communication. You search for golden moments of connection.?
?The Golden Moment?
Let’s say your child, Sarah, crumples another paper and tosses it into the trash. Instead of sighing and shaking your head, you ask, “What’s bothering you?”?
?“This is hard. Can you help me?” she replies.?
“Have you ever solved a tough homework problem before?”?
“Yeah.”?
“Good! Can you tell me about one of those problems?”
?As Sarah shares her story and solutions, you find a well-thought-out treasure. Praise her for her cleverness and suggest she use those problem-solving skills on this homework. You can guide her, but don’t do it for her; that could lower her confidence.?
?Like prospectors, you won’t find nuggets every day. But when you do, smile and let her know with a little praise! Every discovery boosts your child's confidence and skills.
?These Nuggets Build Family Values?
These conversations help shape Sarah’s view of herself as a problem-solver. She knows she can understand difficult problems, and she grows in persistence, too.
?You are her confidence builder and teacher. You open doors for her growth potential and help her build strong values. Your family is strengthened too.?
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?Summary: Best Parenting Strategy: Parent-Child Talks?
Use parent-child talks. Look for those golden nuggets of wisdom in your child’s mind and heart. When you find them, compliment your child and encourage exploration. Keep prospecting together. It’s both rewarding and fun.
Be a Puzzle Solver
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VALUES??????????????????????????????? SCATH
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With warm wishes for the best New Year ever,
?Jean Tracy, MSS
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Writer, author, & student teacher supervisor at Ursinus College
1 个月Nuggets, they are, indeed, everywhere, and the advice here is, as always, spot on. Talk, it's all about talk and sharing, not judging and not taking over. The car is one of those perfect find-the-nugget places. Thank you, Jean.