After you describe the feeling, the child may want to correct or add to what you have said. Maybe you will want to try again to describe what the child is feeling. Active listening lets the child know you care about what she feels. I care about your feelings. I want to understand how you see things.
Understanding is a powerful way to show love.
If we take time to listen to and understand our children, they are more likely to become confident and caring people. It takes many years to learn how to be as understanding as we would like to be. But it s well worth the effort. So Kids Will Talk. Talking With A Child.