The relationships we have with our child and other family members is largely influenced by the type of connections we have with them.
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Question 1 of 10
1. How would you describe your relationship with others, in general?
Question 2 of 10
2. How would you describe your child's relationship with others, in general?
Question 3 of 10
3. What personality and/or behaviour traits do you recognise in your child as similar to your own?
Question 4 of 10
4. What differences do you notice in your child?
Question 5 of 10
5. Do you feel that these similarities and/or differences influence how you connect with your child? If so, how do they influence your relationship?
Question 6 of 10
6. What could someone say that was uniquely special about you that would bring a smile to your face?
Question 7 of 10
7. What could you say to your child that is uniquely special to them that would bring a smile to their face?
Question 8 of 10
8. Can you think of a way to change a criticism or complaint of your child's behaviour to a question of curiosity and interest instead?
Question 9 of 10
9. What interests does your child have that you can ask them to tell you about ?
Question 10 of 10
10. What things might you be able to say or do to make your child feel important?