Learn to tolerate a short silence instead of speaking up whenever there's a gap in conversation. Give them the time they need. Mealtime conversation can get kids thinking about other places and times. Sometimes the child asks a question, and the parent answers. Link stories and experiences to other things that interest the child.
Young children like to hear the same story over and over.
Provide an explanation the first time. Next time, talk about what the child thinks of the story. Later, talk about the child' s life in relation to the story. Click the cover for details.