Talking to<\/em> kids, talking at<\/em> kids, and talking with<\/em> kids are three similar but distinct unique verbal interactions parents have with their children. Talking to<\/em> a child often involves attempting to give a child advice, direction, or other information the parent feels the child needs to hear. Talking at<\/em> a child is usually intended to serve the same purpose as talking to<\/em> a child but is done in an authoritative way and involves a stern and serious tone. This type of verbal communication also asserts the speaker in a position of unquestionable authority and may be the least comprehended by children who are often put on the defensive when engaged in this type of interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In direct contrast to talking at<\/em> a child is the act of talking with<\/em> a child. This type of communication opens up a two-way street for both speaking and listening and allows a child to genuinely participate in the discussion. While this type of engagement is the most beneficial for a parent child relationship, it is unfortunately the least common. There are times when it may be appropriate to talk to<\/em> or at<\/em> a child, but the majority of conversations should take the stance of open, honest, and intentional communication,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Para algunos padres, puede tratarse de un tipo de interacci\u00f3n entre padres e hijos nuevo o desconocido. Incluso los mejores padres necesitan pr\u00e1ctica a la hora de hablar con sus hijos. with<\/em> their child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Para ser m\u00e1s conscientes de la importancia de mantener conversaciones significativas con nuestros hijos, consideremos los siguientes consejos \u00fatiles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bonus Tip:<\/strong> If they ask questions, answer honestly. If you don't know, don't lie. Tell them you will find out and get back to them. It is always better to honestly answer that you do not know than to try and make up information to a child. This is not only unfair to the child, but it also breaks trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n