When communicate with adults, children and young people we need to adapt our communication to the appropriate language, this should happen automatically. We should use a friendly, informal and relaxed approach to help the children feel at ease with us whereas with adults we will speak in a more formal and professional manor.
When communicating with children you need to be clear so that they can understand what is expected of them, been friendly will make you alot more approchable which will make the child feel safe and happy to communicate with you. Smiling will also encourage them to keep the converstaion going as well as giving them positive responces. Active listen is so important when communicating with children or young people as well …show more content…
It is therefore important from an early age that we learn how to manage dissagreements and move on successfully from them.
Children and young people need to learn from a young age that disagreements and fall out is all part of growing up and is completely normal. There are many ways we can help manage disagreemnts when they do occur, take the time to understand whats happened and finding the root cause of the disagreement. Listen and hear whats been said, if the child doesnt think that their been heard this could cause more upset. Make sure everyone gets chance to talk without been interupted, including saying how they feel or how they have been made to feel. Helping them become awear of emothinal and physical cues that they may experience that tells them why they are getting upset. Teach them ways to help themselves calm down before acting out inappropriatly. Sometimes children and young people will find themselves in situations which are just too over whelming or to hard for them to deal with on their own so will need the help and support of an adult. As adults we can sometimes misread information and it is important to avoid apportioning blame for misunderstandings. Conflict with other adults whether it be parents or other members of staff it should be approached with sensitivity and the intention of been resolved. Any disagreements should be dealt with in a private space away from any children so they arent awear of the disagreement, where you are both able to listen and respect each others points of view without making any personal remarks. Remaing calm and poliet is important and seek another adult to mediate if you cannot
When communicating with children you need to be clear so that they can understand what is expected of them, been friendly will make you alot more approchable which will make the child feel safe and happy to communicate with you. Smiling will also encourage them to keep the converstaion going as well as giving them positive responces. Active listen is so important when communicating with children or young people as well …show more content…
It is therefore important from an early age that we learn how to manage dissagreements and move on successfully from them.
Children and young people need to learn from a young age that disagreements and fall out is all part of growing up and is completely normal. There are many ways we can help manage disagreemnts when they do occur, take the time to understand whats happened and finding the root cause of the disagreement. Listen and hear whats been said, if the child doesnt think that their been heard this could cause more upset. Make sure everyone gets chance to talk without been interupted, including saying how they feel or how they have been made to feel. Helping them become awear of emothinal and physical cues that they may experience that tells them why they are getting upset. Teach them ways to help themselves calm down before acting out inappropriatly. Sometimes children and young people will find themselves in situations which are just too over whelming or to hard for them to deal with on their own so will need the help and support of an adult. As adults we can sometimes misread information and it is important to avoid apportioning blame for misunderstandings. Conflict with other adults whether it be parents or other members of staff it should be approached with sensitivity and the intention of been resolved. Any disagreements should be dealt with in a private space away from any children so they arent awear of the disagreement, where you are both able to listen and respect each others points of view without making any personal remarks. Remaing calm and poliet is important and seek another adult to mediate if you cannot