- Start building rapport early: The journey of parenting begins before birth, as babies can perceive emotions and sensations in the womb. Kangaroo mother care fosters a strong emotional bond between mother and child through close physical contact.
- Spend quality time together: Despite busy schedules, prioritize spending quality time with your child. Be fully present in the moment, engaging in small activities or play, which strengthens the bond between parent and child.
- Listen without judgment: When your child speaks, listen attentively without passing judgment. This fosters trust and gives the child the freedom to express themselves openly.
- Appreciate their efforts: Acknowledge and appreciate your child's efforts, focusing on their accomplishments rather than nitpicking insignificant details.
- Empathize with their perspective: Put yourself in your child's shoes and try to understand their point of view. This empathy helps you connect with them on a deeper level and build a stronger rapport.
- Show affection and warmth: Express love and affection towards your child through hugs, cuddles, and verbal affirmations. Creating a nurturing and loving environment fosters a sense of security and strengthens the emotional bond between parent and child.
- Matching and Mirroring: If your child is excitedly bouncing on the bed, you might gently bounce along with them.When your child speaks softly and calmly, you lower your voice to match their tone.If your child is playing with their toy car in a slow, deliberate manner, you mimic their movements by playing with your own toy in a similar fashion.
Parrot Talk
- Child: "I'm bored. There's nothing to do."
- Parent: "You're feeling bored because you can't find anything fun to do right now."
- Child: "I don't want to go to bed yet!"
- Parent: "You're not ready to go to bed because you're still wide awake and full of energy."
- Child: "I want the red crayon!"
- Parent: "You want the red crayon because you like the bright colors.
Matching , mirroring and parrot talk is one of best powerful tool in NLP training for building rappo with anyone .
Follow this small tips mindfully and make your connection strong with your children.