Communicating with children is always essential for the parents as they will know about the likes of children, things they want, etc. A good conversation between the children and parents helps to develop a positive relationship, and children will share most of their things with parents. But sometimes children are shy, or for any other reason, they cannot communicate with others. Then in such situations, there are certain strategies that can be used by parents to make communication better with children. 

• Always talk positively in front of children: Good parenting means always communicating positively with your child. Both ways of positive communication will build a strong bond and build self-esteem, confidence, etc. in your child. If you regularly criticize your children's behavior, then you have difficulty communicating with them properly.

• Pay attention to your children: You also need to become a good listener and always listen to your children's ideas, thoughts, etc. If you do so, the children will be able to communicate with you first before doing anything. While listening to your children's ideas and opinions, try to appreciate them.

• Respond properly: Pay attention to your children's likes and dislikes; if they make a mistake, try to be positive. Remember that when children are in pre-school or in toddlers, they require massive attention from their parents and adults, so at that age, try to answer all their questions positively. 

What are the different ways children communicate?

Certain different modes of communication are available to you and your children, and if you do not have information about them, you must go through them below. 

• Start Verbal Communication: The best way to start a conversation with children is to understand their gestures, sounds, looks, feelings, etc., and start verbal communication with them. Make sure that you communicate with your child every day at the same time, even if you have a busy schedule, and try to share time with them on mealtime, reading time, playtime, etc. Doing it will help you to understand many things about your children.

• Speak slowly: When communicating with or in front of children, you need to show or keep your tone low. This will help your children understand what you are saying, and they will respond to you accurately or take part in the conversation. 

• Communicate with toddlers: It is important to communicate with the children from the start, as it will help them grasp the words and make communication easy. Doing that will help toddlers understand many things. During the conversation, try to avoid lecturing or criticizing. It will have a negative impact on the children's mindset. You also need to understand the noise-making, smiles, baby's cooing, etc.

What is the effective way form of communication with children?

Active listening is the most effective and positive way of communicating with children, as it helps children feel understood. You will also need to encourage the children's ideas and opinions. This will make an effective conversation with children. Whether your child is a passive communicator or shy, you have to communicate with them face to face.

How to help a child with communication difficulties?

If your children communicate slowly or take time to speak until they are 4 years old, then it is normal, as most children are unable to understand words, conversation, etc. In such a situation, you will need to ask your child to repeat what you say, use gestures, show them pictures or photos of different things, draw on a whiteboard, etc. This will help children understand things and communicate better, and children will start speaking properly at the age of seven.