How to Talk to Kids
by Dr. Christopher Handy, Ph.D.
Talking with kids involves many things, the use of words (what we say and how we say it), ideas and feelings. We communicate in different ways such as with words (kind, unkind, assertive, gentle), with looks (scowls, smiles, frowns), with silence (warm, cold and comfortable), and actions (hugs, slaps, kisses, patting).