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A guide for talking to school-age children
Positive ways to talk
This guide offers a range of options to help you talk and listen to your child in a positive, constructive way. It includes a series of 12 articles designed to be read in sequence. Start with the article, Positive Ways to Talk. At the bottom of each article, there is a link to the next article in the sequence. Click to follow.
I can't believe I said that!
Strategies for admitting to your child that you were wrong and apologising.
Negotiating with children
How to negotiate and achieve a 'win-win' outcome for you and your child.
Why talking is important
Talking and listening to your child improves your bond and encourages them to listen to you.
Handling meltdowns
There are effective techniques for responding to a school-age child's big feelings.
How school-age children communicate
Knowing how your school-age child communicates can help you connect in a positive way.
