As parents, talking to your kids could be intimidating, and knowing that these daily conversations can preserve this relationship at a point where disagreements will become casual and opinionated. 

What young parents should keep in mind while communicating with their child

When you talk to your children as young parents you need to keep a few things in mind. Here are some suggestions that help you talk through awkward and uncomfortable questions that children ask. 

All you have to do is T.A.L.K. 

• “T” stands for “TONE”

Watch your tone while talking to the preschool kids. Because children tend to adapt to the behavior of their parents, it is necessary for their future to talk to them in the way you want them to other people; with kindness, humbleness, and confidence. The tone of voice matters immensely while communicating with your child. 

• “A” stands for “AGE”

The age of the child should matter when communicating with them. At the primary age, a child needs assurance and empathy. This way of communication changes at a certain point till your child goes to adulthood. Kids at a younger age tend to grasp unnecessary information about which they unknowingly seem to ask a lot of questions in public as well as at home. 

• “L” stands for “LISTEN”

Listening is the most important key to communication. It is important to listen to your kid’s needs and their thoughts about the surroundings that you live in. It will help you analyze their perspective on themselves, you as a parent, and the society that you have provided them. 

• “K” stands for “Knowledge”

Know yourself, know your child and know what you are talking about. The key is to give them the utmost knowledge that you have got. It will help them gain insights about one has to mend ways to live a peaceful and productive life ahead. 

What if you mess up?

There is no such thing as perfect parents. No parent has ever been a good parent at all times to their child. Thankfully kids are resilient and love us regardless of our mistakes. So, APOLOGIZE when needed, because if you will apologize to them today; they will apologize to others in the future when needed. 

Because every parent and their children are different, trust the process and most importantly trust yourself. 

(Also, Read: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ) CAN BRIGHTEN YOUNG CHILDREN’S FUTURE)

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Being a child, there comes a time when our parents start telling us that we have to start going to school. Kids in preschool are often scared, petrified and anxious about going to a new place without their parents because all they have done until now was under their parents’ supervision.

As a young parent, one wonders how will they make their child go to preschool without hesitating and being anxious. But it’s more about the separation anxiety that they deal with in the initial years of learning. Now you’ll be wondering What is Separation Anxiety?

7 Signs of Separation Anxiety

The fear of separation of a child from their parent terms to be Separation Anxiety.

In this, the child becomes extremely anxious in the thought and process of getting separated from their parent. It is especially common in preschool kids and young parents often fail to acknowledge it. Let’s see how can young parents and preschool teachers recognize that the child is anxious about being separated:

• Clingyness
• Intense Crying
• Afraid of unfamiliar faces
• Repeated tempered Tantrums
• Refusal to engage
• Signs of fear and restlessness
• Outburst once the caregiver/parent is out of view

Once the Parent or Teacher acknowledges the symptoms of separation anxiety in the child. They can help resolve Separation anxiety in preschool kids through subsequent steps:

For Parents

If your child is refusing to go to school or is petrified by the idea of getting away from home. You should try doing this:

• Let them know that they’ll be able to make new friends and play with so many children of their age
• Barter with them. If they are getting anxious, calm them down by distracting them and giving them their favourite toy if they go to the class.
• Prepare cute notes and keep them in their pocket while taking a promise that they can open them once they reach school
• Give them their favourite food for lunch at the school
• Reassure them often

For Teachers

Preschool Teachers play a major part in releasing the stressful anxiousness of the child. They need to be extra careful with their tone, words and behaviour while teaching them.

• Greet each student by taking their name with a smile
• Pair an anxious child with a confident one
• “Goodbye Window”: Make a goodbye window through that they can say goodbye to their Parents by waving
• Have a medical and playroom to comfort them
• Let the kids know about all the wonderful activities that they can perform before going home

Most children with separation anxiety get better in early childhood itself but only through the constant efforts of their young parents as well as their Preschool Teachers.

(Also, Read: DUSSEHRA ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL KIDS AND ITS NITTY-GRITTY)

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