I want to improve communication with my child

Whether it is to keep children safe online and in the community, help them deal with worries and friendship issues or help them process some of the more challenging life events, open and understanding communication with our children is key.  That is not to say that it is always easy. 

The document below has 10 Top Tips to help open up those difficult conversations.

At times children can present in ways that can be overwhelming and may trigger feelings of anger or frustration in you. PACE, or being PACEful, is a simple approach you can use to help you to regulate your own emotions and help you connect with your child. If your child feels connected to you and understood, they are likely to be more engaged and open to find ways forward.  The document below explains in more detail.

The more we can understand our children's behaviour and responses, the better our communication will be.  

The Solihull Approach is a series of courses aimed at helping parents to understand children's feelings and behaviour at every stage of parenting.  It offers practical advice about managing children's behaviour. Courses are free for Worcestershire Parents. in our place - Solihull Approach