Listen
Listening means paying close attention to all of your child’s words and
sounds. Take care not to interrupt her, even if you’ve already figured out
what she’s telling you. When you listen to your child’s message, you’re
also letting her know that what she says is important to you. This helps
build her confidence and self-esteem.
Even when you OWL, there will be times when you cannot understand
your child’s message. This can be frustrating for both of you. At times like
these, look at the situation for clues and guess what she’s trying to tell
you.