6Barriers to Positive and Effective Communication
367) Offer alternatives
7Chapter 3: Introducing Important Subjects and Life Lessons with Your Child: Benefits of Talking and Listening
37Chapter 6: Tips and Strategies for Having Meaningful Conversations with Your Naturally Quiet Child
8Chapter 4: Positive Communication with Your Kids: What Does It Entail?
38Conversational Tips and Strategies to Get Your Quiet Child to Open Up
9Having the Basics in Place
391) Be 100% present
10Foundational Blocks for Positive and Effective Communication
402) You do not necessarily need to fix things
11Listen first, then respond
413) Help them arrive at a workable remedy by themselves
12Maintain eye contact/positive body language
424) Talking so that your quiet child listens and wants to engage will start with demonstrating empathy first
13Ask questions
43Tips on How You Can Improve Everyday Communication With Your Quiet Child
14Mind your body language
441) Facilitate engagement
15Balance the closeness
452) Engage, but without interrupting
16Get down to your child’s level
463) Be observant
178 Positive Communication Elements to Apply
474) Harness your emotions
181. Reflective listening
485) Enjoy non-agenda moments together
192. Using language your child understands with ease
49Ask open-ended questions that demand truthful responses
203. Avoiding bribes
50Ask open-ended questions that demand truthful responses
214. Explaining feelings
51Don’t offer suggestions and answers right away
225. Using statements that are ‘noticing’ with your child
52Ensure daily communication with all of your kids
236. Having fun, creative moments together
53If your attempts to initiate contact with your children don’t elicit the desired reaction, take a step back and observe your approach
247. Focusing on behavior & not on your child
54Try not to get angry if you make an effort and meet something hurtful, such as contempt, sarcasm, or blankness
258. Leading by example at all times
551) Conversation Stopper: Information overload
26Part 2
561) Conversation Stopper: Information overload
27Tips & Strategies on Getting Your Child to Talk to You
572) Conversation Stopper: difficult transitions
28Chapter 5: Communicating Effectively with Your Child if They’re Stressed or Anxious
583) Conversation Stopper: Performance Anxiety
29Conversational Tips on Getting Your Anxious Child to Open Up
594) Conversation stopper: Short memory
301) Make it fast
60Conclusion
