In this episode of the "Able to Care" podcast, host Andy Baker explores the essential topic of effective communication with children through a review of the book How to Have Incredible Conversations with Your Child by Jane Gilmour and Bettina Honan. This insightful episode emphasises the importance of building strong parent-child relationships, especially when engaging with neurodiverse children. Andy discusses how this book offers practical tools and exercises to enhance emotional intelligence and create meaningful conversations. If you're looking to improve communication and strengthen your connection with your child, this episode is a must-listen.

How to Have Incredible Conversations with your Child: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Have-Incredible-Conversations-your-Child/dp/1787756408

Timestamps:

00:00:00- Introduction

00:02:00- Overview of the Book: How to Have Incredible Conversations with Your Child

00:04:00- Importance of Conversations in Social-Emotional Development

00:07:00- Key Concepts from the Book: Who Are You & How Are You

00:09:00 - Practical Tools for Parents

00:12:00 - Challenges and Benefits of Effective Communication

00:15:00 - Conclusion and Recommendations

Key Messages:

The Importance of Conversations: Effective communication is crucial for children’s social-emotional development, especially in the context of challenges like social isolation during lockdowns

Practical Tools for Parents: The book ‘How to Have Incredible Conversation with Your Child’ offers valuable tools and activities that help parents engage in meaningful conversations with their children, promoting better relationships and understanding

Building Emotional Awareness: Teaching children to recognise and manage their emotions through conversations is essential for their overall well-being and personal growth.

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