This may also help you in deciding when to press the child to open up, and when to just leave him alone to deal with things on his own. Sometimes, a child needs the flexibility to talk whenever he's comfortable and ready to open up. Be available for your child. Our lives are so full these days that we always seem to be in a rush. There are so many activities and issues that demand our attention and time.
Communicating can mean more than simply talking.
It can also mean just being together. You can be together at home, just hanging out, watching television or playing video games, or it can involve getting out of the house and away from normal distractions. Go to the park. Go to a movie. Go bike riding or out for a walk.