Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell-Smith

Author:Sarah Ockwell-Smith
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2017-08-29T04:00:00+00:00

Alternative Communication

For younger children who struggle with communicating their feelings verbally, using nonverbal methods can make a huge difference. For toddlers, learning some basic sign language can be a big breakthrough. Using emotion flashcards (laminated cards with pictures of different emotions and the words underneath) can prove insightful. The child can sort through the cards and show you how they are feeling, even when they are unable to communicate this to you verbally. Encouraging children to draw pictures of how they feel can be enlightening too. You can also make up a secret language between you, for your child to let you know when they are feeling overwhelmed. For instance, squeezing your hand could mean “I’m scared,” touching the top of your leg could mean “I’m bored,” and putting their head on your leg could mean “I’m sad.” These nonverbal forms of communication can be really helpful when you are out in public, especially if your child is expected to keep quiet—and the connection and security of being “heard” is well worth the trouble of establishing this special language.

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