Course Description:
Talking to kids can be a challenge. They think differently than adults. They have a different pace and way of being. They see the world differently. They have less experience than adults. They having a growing capacity for language and knowledge, but communication to them needs to be more simple, more hands-on, and repeated. Whether you are a parent, a babysitter, a cool uncle or a youth minister or coach, learning how to talk to kids in a way they can understand and listen to kids in a way that they will share is of utmost importance.
In this workshop, you will gain the following:
- Enhanced understanding of developmental norms and appropriate expectations for children of varying ages and temperaments
- Opportunity to explore your comfort level as a caregiver with various “conversations” with children
- Ways to navigate barriers and work together with spouses/community
- Practical tips for “starting a conversation”
- Guided language choices and modeling for specific topics:
- Body, body image
- Puberty and Sex
- Illness
- Death
- Gospel Presentation
- Family Discipleship
- Problem solving how to apply concepts learned to a variety of “topics” not covered at length
