✅ "I can see you're upset. Tell me what happened."

This EthiKidsPlay guide belongs to the MEDIA section, under Connect Before You Correct. It is designed as a practical starting point for families exploring this topic together.

Source notes

• Children are more likely to listen when they feel heard and understood.
• 2. 👂 Listen to Your Child
• Give your child your full attention when they are talking.
• Put down your phone, make eye contact, and listen without immediately judging or interrupting.
• Remember: Listening doesn't mean agreeing with everything your child says. It means showing them that their feelings and thoughts matter.
• 3. ⭐ Praise Good Behavior
• Don't only notice your child when they do something wrong.
• When you see positive behavior, point it out.
• Instead of:
• ❌ "Good job."
• Try:
• ✅ "You put your toys away without being asked. That's very responsible!"

More ideas in this section

• Before correcting your child's behavior, try to understand what they are feeling.
• Instead of immediately saying:
• ❌ "Stop crying!"
• Try:
• Children are more likely to listen when they feel heard and understood.

Use these ideas as a starting point, adapt them to your family, and consult a qualified professional when personalised advice is needed.

Source: 8 EthiKidsPlay → Parenting.docx.