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 3 Tips to Improve Communication with your Child + 80 Unique Conversation Starters! 

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Ensuring that your relationship with your child is one of open communication takes conscious effort, especially as your kids get older.

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1. Make conversations with your child a judgment-free zone.

Tips for starting heart-to-heart talks with your child:

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2. Before you begin, tell yourself to practice active listening — listening without giving advice or your opinion.

Tips for starting heart-to-heart talks with your child:

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3. If you use conversation starters, remember there are no wrong answers. If your child says something unexpected, ask a follow-up question, or make a note to yourself that a book about the topic would be a good read-together activity.

Tips for starting heart-to-heart talks with your child:

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There is really no more beautiful gift than holding space for your child’s thoughts and fears — their hopes and dreams. Hold that space for your child’s heart and mind.

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To really get your child to open up -- try some conversation starter cards!

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While conversation starters aren’t THE answer to open communication, they can be an important piece of the puzzle.  These questions are designed to help you discuss topics like resiliency, critical thinking, and emotions with your child.  Click to see a list of questions! 

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These make great stocking stuffers too!

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This is just one tool, but I think it can be a very powerful one. For your child to share their heart and mind with you is such a beautiful gift.

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Heart-to-Heart Talks: 80 Conversation Starters for Kids