Questions, comments & validations for connection and conversation

Combined with your full wholehearted attention the questions below may help you to connect with your child at a deeper level.

Tell me more … 

What was that like? 

I’m so pleased you’re telling me these things. 

What happened next? 

How did you feel? 

What did you need? 

That sounds really scary & hard. Was it? 

So you’re saying “………………………..” have I got that right? 

Help me understand...

What do you mean?

What would you like to do about this? 

Is there any way you would like me to help you?