As parents, we give a lot of thought to how our children communicate with us and how they act. We reprimand them when they need it, and we make sure they practise excellent manners and politeness. However, we may not always be aware of what we say and how we say it.
It's not always easy for us to look at our acts objectively. Imagine yourself recording your interactions with your child and playing back the digital images and sound while you explore how you would describe how you engage with your child regularly. Do you have a patient and caring tone in your voice?