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How to Encourage Critical Thinking for Little Ones
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Do you ever feel like you have to tell your young child over and over again to do something? Parents often feel the need to tell, yet telling can lead to defensiveness and power struggles. Asking questions, on the other hand, engages your child’s whole brain and can lead to more positive interactions. You can encourage critical thinking, grow responsibility and emotional awareness, as well as build wisdom in your child when you ask instead of tell.
In today’s podcast, Lynne Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder), and Lydia Rex and Pam Thompson (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) join Stacy Bellward (podcast host) for a conversation about how to encourage critical thinking in kids. These experts share plenty of real-life scenarios and practical questions you can start using today to grow cooperation, connection, and wisdom with your young child.
In this podcast you’ll discover:
- how Jesus guided His disciples with questions
- the importance of keeping a light-hearted attitude when asking questions
- situations where you could feel stuck and what might be going on with your child
- practical ideas to use with young children who struggle to answer questions
- ways you can use “I wonder” statements to engage your child
- the purpose and power of “3 Yeahs”
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