In the Loop with Andy Andrews

ITL181: How to Help Your Child Become a Great Conversationalist

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On this week’s episode, I talk about how parents can train their kids to tell good stories in a conversational setting.

 

The most important thing when telling a story is to be interesting.

  • Don’t be boring!
  • Make sure that you speak correctly.
  • The way someone talks can get in the way of a listener’s mental process when having a conversation.

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    Around our house, people get points for being clever or witty.

    • We read witty things, and when somebody discovers something clever, we share it with one another.
    • Figuring out good questions to pose is essential.
    • If you want to raise children who can hold an interesting conversation, they must have good questions at the ready.

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      You cannot get away with not knowing how to communicate effectively and be a functioning adult in society today.

      • You and I know a ton of people who inadvertently go through their lives expecting the worst to happen.
      • I want our boys walking through life appreciating the humorous and clever things.
      • A common question in our house is, “What was the funniest thing that happened at school today?”
      • In the end, it’s all about creating memories.

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        In the full episode, I discuss what to do if your teenager doesn’t talk to you.

         

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