Struggling to communicate with your child? Building trust and responsibility through effective communication and discipline methods.
Why Are Communication and Discipline Important?
Children cannot yet fully express their emotions and thoughts. Therefore, parent-child communication directly affects the child's sense of trust and self-esteem.
Wrong discipline methods or lack of communication can lead to stubbornness, anger, and maladaptive behaviors.
💡 Recommendations for Effective Communication
Help Them Recognize Their Emotions
Help your child notice emotions like "sad" and "angry."
Example: "It looks like you're angry, would you like to share about it?"
Make Listening a Priority
- Don't interrupt when they're speaking.
- Repeat briefly to show you understand: "So you had a disagreement with your friend during play, did I understand correctly?"
Set Clear and Consistent Rules
- Discipline should be for guidance, not threats.
- Rules should be clear, applicable, and understandable to everyone.
Reward Positive Behaviors
Notice and praise small successes: "Thank you for cleaning up your toys."
Praise increases the child's sense of responsibility and motivation.
Calmness and Taking Breaks
- Take a short break during anger or stubbornness.
- Breaks provide an opportunity for both parent and child to regulate emotions.
🌱 Conclusion
Effective communication and consistent discipline support your child's both emotional and social development. Communication based on trust and respect reduces problems and strengthens family bonds.
Need Support?
If you're struggling with this or want support to improve communication with your child, please contact us.
📚 References:
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Effective Discipline for Children.
- Kazdin, A. E. (2005). Parenting the Strong-Willed Child.
- Siegel, D. & Bryson, T. (2012). The Whole-Brain Child.
