The ADHD Smarter Parenting‘s Podcast
Kids & Family:Parenting
A lot of how we communicate is done by nonverbal communication. How we position our bodies, how we use or arms, or our facial expressions all send a message to those we are communicating with.
Understanding how we are communicating nonverbally goes a long way in increasing our relationship with our children. This is especially important when we're having difficult conversations as our nonverbal communication can be making the situation worse.
Things like standing over our child, or facing our child, or standing too close, can send signals of dominance or aggression, especially if feelings are running high. Parents can get a good idea of how a child is feeling by watching their nonverbal communication. Are their arms folded? Are they moving away?
When parents have a grasp of nonverbal communication and the importance of body language, they can focus on shifting problems and difficult conversations "in front of you." What do we mean by this? When we shift our body language, we can shift the message we are sending our child. Instead of a problem being between us and hurting our relationship, the problem is in front of us. Now, together we can solve the problem, and the problem won't damage our relationship. That is powerful!
The behavior skill of Effective Communication on SmarterParenting.com helps parents increase their communication skills.
We offer free 15-minute parenting coaching mini-session to help parents with nonverbal communication. Don’t put off healing your family! Sign-up today. https://www.smarterparenting.com/coaching/
To learn the behavior skills on Smarter Parenting visit: https://www.smarterparenting.com/lesson/
For show notes and transcript visit: https://www.smarterparenting.com/adhd-parenting-podcast/
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Ep #112: Creating family routines that work
Ep #111:Why consequences aren't working
Ep #110: Anxiety management strategies for kids
Ep #109: Individualizing rewards and consequences
Ep #108: Being more effective when giving consequences and rewards
Ep #107: How to communicate with those you disagree with
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Ep #106: When parents aren't on the same page
Ep #105: Helping kids who struggle with correction
Ep #104: Investing in your child and your relationship
Ep #103: Creating a foundation for success with Following Instructions
Ep #102: Helping kids stay focused and on task
Ep #101: Teaching your kid to function without you
Ep #100: How to give consequences that work
Ep #99: Creating connection with your child
Ep #98: Helping kids go back to school
Ep #97: Feeling hopeful for the future
Ep #96: Strengthening emotional connections with your child
Ep #95:Why video games are so addictive and what parents can do
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