The Art of Talking with Children with Rebecca Rolland
Nov 18, 2023
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Rebecca Rolland, author and speech language pathologist, discusses the 'Art of Talking with Children'. Topics include the zone of proximal development, role of temperament in conversation, principles of social talk, boundary setting, and the power of play in child development.
Flexible thinking is crucial when considering children's friendships, including online interactions.
Engaging in conversations with children using practical strategies supports their social and communication skills.
Deep dives
Importance of Flexibility in Children's Friendships
It is important to be flexible in how we consider our children's friendships, including online interactions. Online time can be a useful adjunct to traditional friendships, allowing for different forms of connection and communication.
The Art of Talking with Children
Rebecca Rawland discusses her book, The Art of Talking with Children, which focuses on supporting children's social and communication skills. The book provides practical strategies for engaging in conversations and fostering deeper thinking and understanding in children.
Zone of Proximal Development and Child Conversations
The zone of proximal development is a key concept in education theory, and it applies to conversations with children. By finding the sweet spot between challenge and support, adults can help children expand their thinking, develop their skills, and strengthen their connections.
Recognizing Differences and Building Resilience
It is essential to have open conversations about differences with children, celebrating diversity and promoting empathy. Discussing differences also includes recognizing and understanding neurodivergent traits, such as introversion and ADHD. These conversations foster resilience, understanding, and the ability to set boundaries in relationships.
In today’s episode of ADHD Essentials, we talk to Rebecca Rolland. Rebecca is an author, speech language pathologist and lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
She talks to us about her book, “The Art of Talking with Children”. We discuss the Zone of Proximal Development, the role of temperament in conversation, the principles of social talk, and boundary setting.