Today's focus--Eye Contact.
One of the best ways to connect with our children (or anyone, in fact) is by making eye contact a habit. Eye contact shows that you value your child. Direct eye contact is beneficial to the child and can help increase the child’s focus and ability to connect with people.
Many times, as a parent, I find myself busy doing something – taking care of the wee little one, cooking dinner, cleaning, on the computer, etc. – and my son will ask me a question and eventually say “Mom, you’re not listening to me.”
Since realizing my bad habit and how detrimental that can be to our relationship, I make a concerted effort to STOP and look directly at my son when he is talking to me.
One-on-one full attention with your child cements a parent-child connection that every child needs and deserves.
You can start by actively looking them in the eye when they are speaking to you, and by asking them what they think about things. Let them teach you about themselves by being an engaged listener and giving them your full attention. If you get down on their level with the Legos and let them lead, you’ll find that they are present as well.
Today, I want you to consciously make EYE CONTACT with each of your children when you are having a conversation with them; from the infant to the teenager.
This may surprise your children if you are used to “multi-tasking” and carrying on a conversation while you’re working or doing other things.
BUT not today!!
Today, stop, look, and then talk. smile emoticon
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