V.ital
I.nformation – for
P.arents
How to create an Extra-Ordinary Relationship with your Child!
You are a V.ery I.mportant P.art of your Child’s Success and Self Esteem and most parents just don’t know what it takes to connect with their son or daughter. I have worked with over 250,000 young people across the country from ages 9 to 22 and the issues are the same everywhere. Students these days don’t believe in themselves, they question their innate dreams and desires, and they feel pressured to be perfect.
Below is a brief outline of what you will hear when I speak to your Parents.
How to Parent your VIP!!!!
- Make your child feel important
- Make eye contact when child is talking to you
- Position your body where they are on your level
- Thoughtfully listen and comment on what they are saying (ask questions)
- Take a genuine interest in one thing they love
- Support their interests
- Make time to share in what they are interested in
- Celebrate the positive
- Compliment their best assets
- No compliment too small
- Resist comparisons
- No sibling or peer comparisons
- Each child blossoms at their own pace
- Let them feel their feelings
- Allow child to feel disappointment, sadness, anger
- Acknowledge the feeling and help them work through them in a positive way
Special Note: - I am writing a book titled What your Kids Tell me that they Won’t Tell You. I had 300 students contribute their thoughts to the book at my summer leadership camp – The Camp of Champs – www.campofchampsusa.com. Their input will be an eye-opening experience you must hear and read!
One example:
- I wish my parents would give me compliments to boost my self - esteem.
- I wish my parents would not embarrass me when my friends are over.
- When there is a life decision made that concerns the family, I wish my parents would include my input into the decision so that I feel a part of the family.
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