This technique is a great way to get on your child's emotional level, making
empathy and understanding easier.
Not exact matches
By showing them you
understand their needs
and by talking to them in a way they can
understand and a sense of
empathy that builds trust, that next phase should be
easier to reach.
It's also obvious how much
easier it is to fill space with thoughtless, snarky rants
and vents than to take time to write with civility, kindness,
understanding,
and empathy.
Research has also shown that children who are regularly read fiction find it
easier to
understand others
and show
empathy.