Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business: How to Keep Important Messages from Your Children

Raising children is one of the most important tasks in a parent's life. However, often we are faced with the fact that our desires do not coincide with the desires of our children. We are busy with our own affairs, and children want to share their impressions and important information. How to save these messages and not miss important moments?

It is important to understand that young children do not have as good and long-term memory as adults. They may forget important information within minutes if they don't get confirmation that you are listening carefully. Therefore, when a child wants to tell something important, you must try to set aside time and give him the opportunity to speak out.

If you are busy with something and cannot devote enough time to your child, it is worth writing down important information. This could be a note on the refrigerator, a reminder on your phone, or a note in a notepad. The main thing is not to miss an important moment.

Another way to save important messages is to memorize them. If you know you'll have a long wait for the doctor or another minute to spare, you can ask your child to repeat important information again. This way you will remember it and not forget it.

It is also important to choose the right moments to talk to your children. If you know you will have free time to talk, ask your child to prepare in advance. Ask what he would like to tell or discuss. This way you can prepare for the conversation and not miss important information.

But it is worth remembering that not all topics are suitable for conversations with children. If you are in a stressful situation or waiting to see a doctor, it is better to choose a pleasant topic for conversation. Avoid those that could lead to conflict.

In conclusion, keeping important information from children is an unfinished business that requires constant attention and care. Remember to set aside time to talk and write down important points. This is the only way we can keep important messages from our children and not miss important moments in their lives.