How to Speak Children Language?

One day, I was trying to talk to them but seems like they were not much interested to talk to me. And later I found out, my wife were able to communicate with them effectively. Not only that, they even like to share a lot of story with my wife.

Then, I thought I must be neglected them for a long time. After that, I tried my best to be with them, play with them and bringing them to the park. However, the relationship seems like improving but, they were still  not telling me more about their living stories. Then, I asked my wife and she told me the secret of talking with the kids…….which I have not been doing most of the time…… “ Watching cartoon together with them!”.

Finally I realized I need to speak their language by watching their cartoons. No wonder, before my wife actually talk to them, she eventually will mentioned a few of their favorite cartoon’s character like Ben10, SpongeBob SquarePants, and etc…..Then, their responds will be like………..I think you know what I am saying.

Later on, I tried to practise, “Zhe Tse, what is SpongeBob doing now?” Then, he told me a lot of his action and blab la bla.. Then, I continued, “ Why don’t you pick up this and put it back from where you get?” He immediately did what I said and continued his story……

Follow or not follow? Run or don't run ?

Sometimes when i read some article from magazine or newspaper, it will attract my attention on children, early childhood, children behaviour and so on. The main reason is, i might get some hints to apply on what they had research or suggest. However, in many cases, i found that it was neither suitable or effective. What is the main reason? I would say that sometimes it was not even related. Maybe is because the different culture and different scene. So, as a conclusion, whether we want to follow their advice or not follow, is up to us. We can put a try if it doesn't cause any harm or danger.

One of the experiment i always did, even till today, is to ask my children not to run. Someone suggested that we should use positive word. I tried, " Please walk slowly." It might work for a while. However, i have been trying for almost 5 years now. No matter i said "walk slowly" or "don't run", they still kept on running. Funny isn't it ?