You know the old saying. Perhaps your mama said it or your grandma said it or the mean ole lady next door said it to your mama about you,
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\u201cChildren should be seen and not heard!\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Which is really ridiculous because this statement implies that children should not be SEEN or HEARD. And I don\u2019t know about you, but I believe part of the reason the world is so jacked up today is because we\u2019ve got adult \u201cchildren\u201d running around today who are broken; they weren\u2019t seen or heard and their behavior is a cry to be noticed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But can we just give a holla and a hand clap that we are empowered to parent as we see fit. While mama & \u2018nem gave us some fundamental tools that have helped us become successful, today we can keep, adapt, modify or even discard some of the things we saw and heard in our childhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The heart of every human craves connection. And when connection is stifled, it will manifest in a myriad of unpleasant ways. So let\u2019s cut that off at the pass and be purposeful in connecting with our children. And one of the primary ways we connect hearts is through open, loving communication. So here are 5 ways you can communicate better with your child starting today.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s be clear, children should be SEEN and HEARD. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n