Importance of being heard and expressing oneself

Why is it important to give children sufficient time to express themselves in their own words?

• Showing our understanding and respect.
• Giving children confidence and self esteem.
• Encouraging independence.
• Children can express their feelings and views.
• Encourages socialising skills.
• Gives children choice.
• Showing we understand their needs

Thought for the Day!

Tame the rudeness and own self importance of modern day habits and give others a chance to express appropriate emotions at appropriate times.... it's a healthy GOOD thing towards a Balanced Lifestyle.

Listening is a skill ..... if you can't do it you can always take a class...but you would have to learn to listen in class to get the knowledge base in order to "practice" listening skills... a lost art in today's society apparently.

"Can you hear me Now?"  

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