How did it go?

Good. Kids enjoyed this kind of discussion.

How about with another adult?

Yup! Made the point.

How did it go?

My child stayed engaged in their activity longer than they would usually and showed pride in what they had achieved.

How about with another adult?

It felt awkward so wouldn’t say it was fun but it did give us the opportunity to both understand what a difference this approach can make to our child’s play.

How did it go?

My son looked unsure at first, but then he adjusted and realised I was giving him my full attention.

How about with another adult?

Embarrassing

How did it go?

It was brilliant. My child could see I was behaving differently. Our connection has changed for the better. He has become more clingy at first as he can see there is a change and much more positive attention. Then there has been just lots more hugs and behaviour has become a lot more manageable. It was difficult at first as some of the bad behaviours were there, especially around bedtime, but with perseverance praise and general praise within the descriptive commenting it has been a marked change.

How about with another adult?

there wasnt another adult to practice with, so went straight to the child

How did it go?

not bad

How about with another adult?

yes fun

How did it go?

Well at first, then child asked me to stop talking. I recognise it is not the way I usually interact with my child

How about with another adult?

Haven't tried this yet.