Listen Part 1 How To Listen
A situation where your child was upset and you acknowledged their feelings...
Your child’s feelings:
When his brother doesn’t want to play.
Your response:
Awe, I’m sorry, you must feel very sad.
Your child’s feelings:
She is angry and disappointed because we have to leave the playground and go home.
Your response:
Am I right that you are angry that we have to leave? I understand it's disappointing that we can't stay for longer.
Your child’s feelings:
Feeling left out with her big sisters friends at a playdate
Your response:
Im sorry that you feel left out. shall we talk to her together about this?
Your child’s feelings:
scared
Your response:
I know you do not like new places
Your child’s feelings:
Sad that tv time was over.
Your response:
I see that you're sad we finished watching bluey. We love bluey! I wonder if you'll dream about him?!
Your child’s feelings:
Disappointed (and surprised) that the magnet tower fell down
Your response:
That was surprising. It is disappointing when towers fall down when you have put in lots of effort in building it
Your child’s feelings:
Anxious
Your response:
It seems like you may be feeling a little anxious about school tomorrow? I can understand that.
Your child’s feelings:
Anger and frustration
Your response:
I know it is upsetting when we don't get to do something that we really wanted to. Maybe tomorrow we will have time.
Your child’s feelings:
she was upset when her sister took her chicken goujon and ate it. she then threw the next piece of chicken, and then her plate on to the floor
Your response:
I can see your upset your sister took your chicken. I'm sorry. That must be annoying for you. Shall I get you a new piece of chicken?