Children who find their voice have a strong sense of who they are, are able to stand up for themselves, can express their views without fear, are respectful of others, accept differences, and as a result are well-liked by their peers. I believe, as parents, we should all be striving to raise children with a voice as all these character traits are key to living an adult life confidently and compassionately.
In this podcast episode I share my top five strategies and a great free resource to help you get started!
Here are the highlights:
{1:38} Children are buildings under construction
{5:38} Create opportunities for children to express their opinion
{8:03} The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabary
{11:42} The power of undivided attention
{15:12} Introvert vs Extrovert
{22:29} Pay attention and listen to your child’s perspective
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To access the free resources mentioned in this episode visit http://drmaryhan.com/library