The thought box technique
Introduction
As seen on Supernanny, a thought box could help you re-build communication with your child.
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Time to think...
It's easy for tension to build in a household where children and parents have stopped talking to one another. The thought box can help encourage communication, particularly when one child feels unfairly blamed in battles of sibling rivalry.
To create a thought box, decorate an empty box and give your child their own pad and pen to make a note of things that went well or that made her upset or angry during the day. She then posts these into the box.
One evening when her siblings are out of the way, the two of you sit down and go through the box together, giving her a less threatening way of telling you her thoughts.
To ensure you make time to review the Thought Box, why not schedule it into your Family routine?
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