Comments on: Improving communication with your kids http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/2008/11/14/improving-communication/ Raising Good Kids Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:12:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Katy http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/2008/11/14/improving-communication/comment-page-1/#comment-1532 Katy Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:52 +0000 http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/?p=526#comment-1532 Robyn, thanks for sharing. Good for you for keeping the lines of communication open with 5 children. Robyn, thanks for sharing. Good for you for keeping the lines of communication open with 5 children.

]]> By: Robyn http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/2008/11/14/improving-communication/comment-page-1/#comment-1531 Robyn Mon, 18 May 2009 03:42:29 +0000 http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/?p=526#comment-1531 wow your article is very true. I made the mistake of saying to my daughter I was too tired to speak with her one night and I regretted saying that, as she was schooling away from home. so the next day I rang her early to apologise, it only happened the once, I never allowed it to happen again. I have 5 children and they ring me at all times, I love the close connection and out conversations are priceless. very good article topic well done wow your article is very true.

I made the mistake of saying to my daughter I was too tired to speak with her one night and I regretted saying that, as she was schooling away from home.

so the next day I rang her early to apologise, it only happened the once, I never allowed it to happen again. I have 5 children and they ring me at all times, I love the close connection and out conversations are priceless.

very good article topic well done

]]> By: Stop nagging | Adventures in Parenting http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/2008/11/14/improving-communication/comment-page-1/#comment-1513 Stop nagging | Adventures in Parenting Wed, 13 May 2009 18:42:35 +0000 http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/?p=526#comment-1513 [...] about time!” is what we end up saying, thus perpetuating the vicious cycle; without any positive affirmation, the kids will definitely not want to do chores next [...] [...] about time!” is what we end up saying, thus perpetuating the vicious cycle; without any positive affirmation, the kids will definitely not want to do chores next [...]

]]> By: “How to” blog carnival | Adventures in Parenting http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/2008/11/14/improving-communication/comment-page-1/#comment-1480 “How to” blog carnival | Adventures in Parenting Thu, 07 May 2009 23:50:37 +0000 http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/?p=526#comment-1480 [...] My “How to” article is there as well - “Improving Communication With Your Kids.” [...] [...] My “How to” article is there as well – “Improving Communication With Your Kids.” [...]

]]> By: Fred Dupont http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/2008/11/14/improving-communication/comment-page-1/#comment-1475 Fred Dupont Wed, 06 May 2009 08:44:47 +0000 http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/?p=526#comment-1475 Great advice, useful with kids and in any relationship, personal or business. - As Is it, you feel something is out of place, you are probably right; then ask what it is, right now - key word: ASK. - Be present; I am not sure about dropping things at any time, although there may be some cases to do that; but at least, reserve areas of privileged time for your kids, and be present. That is drop your preoccupations, worries, business and just be present with them. - Encourage and find something nice to say... there will always be someone to tell them what is wrong. I would add one thing: make darn sure that your kids know that no matter what, they will always be welcome, home will always be a safe harbor, there will always be food and shelter and love and no questions asked if need be for them. Great advice, useful with kids and in any relationship, personal or business.
- As Is it, you feel something is out of place, you are probably right; then ask what it is, right now – key word: ASK.
- Be present; I am not sure about dropping things at any time, although there may be some cases to do that; but at least, reserve areas of privileged time for your kids, and be present. That is drop your preoccupations, worries, business and just be present with them.
- Encourage and find something nice to say… there will always be someone to tell them what is wrong.

I would add one thing: make darn sure that your kids know that no matter what, they will always be welcome, home will always be a safe harbor, there will always be food and shelter and love and no questions asked if need be for them.

]]> By: Katy http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/2008/11/14/improving-communication/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 Katy Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:36:42 +0000 http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/?p=526#comment-1029 MammaDawg: Keep nursing that relationship and if you're lucky, they won't stop talking! MammaDawg: Keep nursing that relationship and if you’re lucky, they won’t stop talking!

]]> By: MammaDawg http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/2008/11/14/improving-communication/comment-page-1/#comment-1027 MammaDawg Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:28:19 +0000 http://www.adventuresinparenting.org/?p=526#comment-1027 Hmnnn... some really good points to consider.... My boys are still young, and are CONSTANTLY talking to me - lol. But instead of silently wishing for some quiet, I think I'll count my blessings instead. I know the day will come when I will be wishing they talked to me more... :) Hmnnn… some really good points to consider…. My boys are still young, and are CONSTANTLY talking to me – lol. But instead of silently wishing for some quiet, I think I’ll count my blessings instead. I know the day will come when I will be wishing they talked to me more… :)

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