How to Communicate Better with Your Child

Published: 08 Oct 2015 Tagged: Confidence Coachexpressive languagelanguagelisteningreceptive languagespeech language pathologistSpeech Pathologyspeech therapy

Hello parents,

Do you have difficulty communicating with your child sometimes? Would you like to learn some tips on how to connect with them better?

Communication is important when it comes to childhood development. The ability to understand language is required in daily activities such as following instructions and learning new skills. Being able to speak well is also crucial for forming meaningful relationships and academic success.

Here are some helpful tips:

1. Be patient. Your child, just like any other child, takes time to learn new skills. So be patient and give them time to understand and many opportunities to speak.

2. Meet with the school and their teachers regularly to learn about their progress. It's good to keep track of how they perform in the classroom as well.

3. If your son or daughter is receiving speech therapy, you should be well-informed about what they're working on. Talk with the speech therapist to find out how to assist with therapy at home and in other environments.

4. Give them tasks to do as that will help with their confidence. Remember to keep your child’s age, abilities and attention span in mind. Keep it simple. Break it down into smaller steps. Explain step by step until the task is done. Provide help if required. Give them lots of praise at the end.

5. Listen to your child. Never rush to speak for them or make corrections. Never force your child to speak. Give them time to speak when they're ready.

I hope that the above tips are useful. Use them regularly and watch your child become more confident in their communication.

Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.

Binh Doan