With all of the parenting struggles you face, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day role of being Mom or Dad and missing out on crucial conversations with your child. Get your kids to listen and have these top 10 conversations with your children.

SIMPLY ASK: HOW ARE YOU?
Have you talked, really talked, to your child lately? Sure, you ask how their day at school was but are you giving him 100% of your attention?

Ask how he’s doing, not just at school, but how he is doing in general. You’ll often find, once you give your child the floor to talk about whatever is on his mind, he opens up about a lot of things you wouldn’t expect. Having conversations about nothing in particular is an excellent way to help your child learn how to express his emotions and for you to truly get to know that wonderful person who is your child.

TALK ABOUT STREET SMARTS
Life would be great if we all lived in Mayberry and kids could run down the street without you ever having to worry about the many possibilities of what could happen to them. Of course, we all know that’s not realistic these days. Talk to your kids about street smarts so they know what to be aware of and can spot potential danger signs to keep them safe.

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