Put your child's feelings into words that he or she can understand. If you closely observe their actions, you might better understand what they are trying to communicate. Children learn most from the examples they see and hear, not from being told what to do or how to feel. Allow them to speak without interruption. It is never too early or late for parents and children to learn to talk to each other with mutual respect and openness.
Good communication begins early, but better methods of communication are always possible.
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