Experts: Positive Communication with Children Builds a More Cohesive Family
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Social experts in Karak affirmed that positive communication with children at an early age is the most important investment in building a stable personality and a strong and cohesive relationship within the family, in addition to its role in equipping the child with effective communication skills that enable them to form friendships and build successful social relationships, alongside the contribution of conscious listening and containment in supporting their mental, psychological, and emotional growth, and shaping their self-awareness and confidence from a young age.
The intellectual Kawthar Al-Majali from the Directorate of Youth Development, in the awareness session held by the Princess Taghreed Institute for Vocational Training – Al-Rabba, in cooperation with the Directorate of Social Development/Al-Qasr, titled 'Positive Communication with Children', within the parental awareness program for children aged 0-9 years, emphasized the importance of enhancing the awareness of parents about the importance of building a positive and balanced relationship with their children during their early years through good listening to them, considering it an essential means to understand their needs and feelings, and enhancing their sense of security, trust, care, and attachment to their parents.
She pointed out the importance of dealing with the child's behavior with educational methods based on dialogue, understanding, and encouragement, which helps build a balanced personality capable of expressing its needs and feelings in a healthy manner. She also touched upon the importance of the time the family spends with the child, emphasizing that the daily presence and interest of the parents are fundamental elements in the child's psychological and social development, and that the quality of shared time is as important as its duration.
In the session, she addressed the axis of self-care and gratitude, considering them practices that help parents maintain their balance and enhance positive atmospheres within the family, which positively reflects on children, pointing to the necessity of investing in the early years of a child's life through dialogue, containment, and positive guidance, contributing to building a more aware family capable of dealing with the needs of its children and establishing the foundations of healthy upbringing.
The implementation of this session comes within the framework of the keenness of the Princess Taghreed Institute for Vocational Training, in cooperation with relevant authorities, to enhance community awareness programs and support young men and women with the knowledge and skills that help them provide a safe and supportive family environment for the growth and development of children.
