Having Conversations When Your Child Stutters

By Etta Bowen


The relationship between children and their parents is one of the most important ones in society. Moms and dads all across America usually want to know what their kids are thinking. One of the easiest ways for them to do that is by speaking to them. Basic tasks such as teaching your child how to cook or how to ride a bicycle are made easier by speech. Read on to learn how to communicate if your child stutters.

Quite a few well known people in the media and other fields struggled with speech impediments as children. These men and women worked to become successes in their field. Parents have the power to teach their children how to become confident persons who can overcome challenges and achieve what they want in life.

People who are trying to help a younger person who has difficulties with stuttering may unknowingly do things that are counter productive. For example, they may advise their kid to slow down. This does not work and instead, it makes the child anxious about pleasing you. That worsens the problem. It is better to practice good habits in your own life, showing your youngster what to do.

If your child tends to stutter, always speak to them in an unhurried way. This does not mean you should speak to them like they are stupid. Just slow the pace of the conversation down a bit. This particular tip may be hard to follow for parents who naturally speak at a rapid pace. However, you have to learn how to do it so your kid can grow.

For quite a few years, people who wanted to appear skilled at speeches would rush from one idea to another. Pauses and interruptions were seen as something negative. However, it has now been established that these are important parts of a conversation and should not be overlooked.

Breathing is an important part of speaking. However, when you rush, you may not get enough oxygen every time you inhale. This actually puts your body under pressure and is not beneficial. For your own health and that of the person you are speaking with, practice pausing. It allows both parties to think and process ideas properly.

When your little one speaks, do not respond immediately. Wait for a few seconds and then reply. Listening is an important skill. Waiting for a bit before you respond gives you time to really think about what the other person has said. You teach your children how important listening is and show them that what they have said is important when you wait.

Children are able to communicate more freely when they share whatever is on their minds. When they are asked questions, they restrict their thoughts and only share the ideas that are related to whatever you asked them about. To encourage them to speak more about what they are feeling, ask fewer questions and let them choose what they want to talk about.




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