Communicating with kids in times of stress (part 2 of 3)

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on intentional communication, a way of communicating that deliberately fosters social and emotional skill development. The content was assembled by Barb Reiter, prevention specialist for Jefferson County, and sourced by Parenting Montana (parentingmontana.org).

Intentional communication includes creating the conditions for it; listening actively to understand what is being said and the feelings being communicated; using “I” messages; and apologizing when needed.

Set the stage for intentional communication