The psychology department at Children's Hospital in Richmond, Va., offers some advice on how to communicate with children in ways that will help improve self-image.

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Simple, slow, direct communication given in a moderate tone is the most effective. Body language and facial expressions should match your spoken words.

Parents should:

• make certain their child is listening;
• use words that the child understands;
• lower pitch and decrease speed and volume in order to make communication more effective;
• give directions one at a time, or in order of expected performance - according to a child's ability and age.

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