Each family has its own inner world in which children live, grow up, gain strength and experience. Each family faces its own difficulties, each solves its own problems. Each family chooses its own communication system... There are families in which it is not customary to talk a lot. They can be both prosperous and not so prosperous. There can be a lot of reasons for parental silence: a lot of work, fatigue, problems, bad mood, favorite TV series... There is always a reason... Here all communication often comes down to a couple of main questions: “How are things at school?” and “What did you eat today?” A child in such a family is not comfortable, he often withdraws, becomes quiet, depressed, or makes up for the lack of warmth on the side, sometimes getting into trouble. There are families in which it is customary to talk. Often, a lot, about everything in the world. And in these families there may also be a lot of work, fatigue, problems, a bad mood, a favorite TV series... Only parents’ priorities are slightly shifted towards the well-being of their children. The child grows up more open and confident. But what can you talk to him (her) about, he (she) still doesn’t know life, some will object. Stop! With this approach, you will only cultivate a persistent feeling of insecurity in the child. Children have their own natural wisdom and, if the conditions are created for their development, they will become wonderful interlocutors. How can we create conditions under which we can talk with a child and this will be a pleasant experience for everyone? It's simple! Just start talking. Tell something about yourself, your story, your sensations, your feelings. Ask your child questions (! just not “How are things at school?” and “What did you eat today?”!). Take an interest in his feelings, his experiences, his opinion, his interests. If there are difficulties in the wording, I offer a hint) Questions that you can ask your child: - What is your mood now? - What made you smile? - What made you smile today when you (was at school / watched a movie / walked out of the store...) - What made you frown? - What do you think... - What do you think about... - What do you like more... or...- What is your favorite subject at school?- What would you like to do on vacation/on your day off?- Who do you like to talk to/be friends with/play with?- Why do you think people do....- What music/cartoon/movie would you like wanted to watch it again? - What attracted you to it? etc. Such open-ended questions will help strengthen family relationships, make you closer and contribute to the child’s development. Just don’t interrogate, try to keep the conversation light and relaxed, choose a moment when both you and the child are ready for a conversation, even a short one. Take an interest in your child’s life every day and share your impressions with him. Add a smile and appropriate touches to conversations so that the conversation is warm and sincere) Happiness and development to you and your children)