Communication

The Silent Treatment

Spiteful words can hurt your feelings, but silence breaks your heart.
—Unknown

You have so much to tell your child, but your child won’t talk to you.

Listening

Truly listening to another person is the greatest communication challenge humans face.
—Nancy Gruver, founder of New Moon: The Magazine for Girls and Their Dreams

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"Ask Me Where I'm Going" and Other Messages from Kids

Do you remember what it felt like to be a kid?

When you were a kid, were you eager for independence and freedom? Did you want encouragement to grow and try new things?

Clever Ways to Connect with Kids When You're Apart

_I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart so long.

Working through Disagreements

Disagreements are a common part of parenting. How do you work through your differences?

Ages 15-18: Communication

Communication can be difficult with older teens (especially if they get to be so busy that it seems like you barely see them).

Ages 10-14: Communication

The tween and early teen years can be difficult in terms of communication—you’ll have arguments, you’ll get the silent treatment, and then you’ll be your child’s best friend.

Ages 6-9: Communication

Kids may start asking tough questions about communication during this stage, so it’s best to be prepared to answer them.

Communication becomes more developed in this stage, and you’ll find that you can really begin having conversations with your child. Make sure to expose her or him to many forms of communication and expression.

Ages 0-2: Communication

Your child will use many verbal and nonverbal methods of communication during these years while he or she is learning to speak. It can be a challenge to communicate effectively at this stage, but it can also be a lot of fun!