Listening to children

I thought this new resource from the NSPCC, intended for parents, may be worth a look.

www.nspcc.org.uk/globalassets/documents/...stening-children.pdf

Hi Ann,
Thanks for sharing this - had a quick look and think it looks good. The baby messages fit well with the My Baby Brain:5 to Thrive approach too.
Feel a bit sad that towards the end of the booklet it refers to 'Bullies'. I think labels like this actually give power to the person being labelled and tend to excuse their bullying behaviour as that's just what 'Bullies' do.
I've ordered copies of the other booklets so will feedback on these too.
Thanks again,
SA

Thanks for sharing Ann -- I always forget to keep an eye on the NSPCC website for new things!

I like the advice on Page 6 which is where parents share views on listening to children. An adviser points out that 'listening' does not equate to 'giving in'. I think this is really helpful. When recording the child's voice for their input in meetings, I try to always explain to the child how their views will be heard and considered by the adults, however it doesn't mean things will necessarily turn out how they hope. I think it is really important to draw this distinction for children. It is so important that children keep persisting in terms of being listened to and heard, and yet important too that they know it won't always mean they get 'their own way,' and not to give up speaking out because of this.

Thanks again, Ann!
judith