Communicating with children and adolescents

A child's world can be a lonely one. Adults often think they understand what it is like to be a child because they were once children themselves, yet most lose sight of the child's perspective. Communicating with children takes skill, thoughtfulness, and practice. Even a conscientious practitioner may be taking this ability for granted. Focuses on communication techniques that work with children and adolescents, according to age, behavior, and the context of the interaction. Nurses can use the approaches detailed here to refine their interactions with and to teach parents how to improve communication within their families. (Quotes from original text)