It is hard to talk to some kids when they are sedentary. You have to get them up and moving and suddenly the conversations, with some, begins to happen.
You can come up with all sorts of language techniques and ask open-ended questions and the like but what really helps to get kids communicating with you is to get them up and moving with you. This is super-effective with boys. Whether it is going for a walk or just doing some type of physical work around the house, you will find that with most kids their tongues will loosen when their hands and feet are busy.
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Hi, I wonder why activity is so important for communication with boys? I know with my own sons I'll certainly find thy'll engage more if we are doing something together. I suspect it's the fact that we are togethr and we are talking with each other, not me at him for a change that makes the difference.
Thanks for your blog,
Chris
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