Jan Bayliss: How to Foster Effective Parent-child Communication | Raising Parents #21

Effective communication between parents and their children is crucial for building healthy relationships and promoting positive development. However, fostering good communication is not always easy, and many parents struggle to connect with their children in meaningful ways.

In this episode of Raising Parents, host Dina Sargeant was joined by Jan Bayliss, a child consultant who works with Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners to mediate with parents who are experiencing separation and divorce, and also qualified as a supervisor of counsellors. Jan has authored two children's books: ‘The Good/Bad Feelings Diary’ and ‘My Very Own Good/Bad Feelings Diary Workbook’.

Jan emphasizes that communication between parents and children should not be one-sided, and children should always be given a voice. It is important to listen to a child's perspective and validate their feelings. They also discuss the importance of parents tuning in to their child's behavior and noticing any changes in them.

Join us as we explore the profound insights shared by Jan Bayliss in this engaging episode. Discover how to establish open lines of communication with your child, fostering an environment where their thoughts and emotions are valued and respected. Gain invaluable tools and discover techniques that strengthen the parent-child connection, paving the way for a nurturing and harmonious relationship. Tune in to Raising Parents and unlock the secrets to effective communication that will positively transform your parenting journey.

Connect with Jan Bayliss on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-bayliss-7b314aa0/ 

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