60 Second Conversation Starter
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, communicating with LOVE may start a healthy pattern that has real staying power for you and your child:
Listen — Ask open-ended questions and reflect on what your child says
Offer — Enlist the feedback sandwich by asking permission, providing information and requesting reactions
Validate– Reinforce self-efficacy and trust
Empathize — Don’t be afraid to get into the “trenches” with your child
Be persistent but stay positive and don’t get too discouraged. Short, frequent conversations will go a long way in staying connected with your child.
Source: Dr. Aaron Weiner
It’s not one 60-minute conversation.
It’s 60 one-minute conversations.
