Your child takes most of her cues from signals that you send her through your body language or your expressions. Words simply convey information. Emotion gives it meaning. In fact, more than 90% of what your child "hears" you say comes from nonverbal communication. The total impact of parental messaging breaks down like this:
- 7% verbal (words)
- 38% vocal (volume, pitch, rhythm, and so on)
- 55% body movements (mostly facial expressions)
Your child takes most of her cues from signals that you send her
through your body language or your expressions. Words simply convey
information. Emotion gives it meaning. In fact, more than 90% of
what your child "hears" you say comes from...
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Your child takes most of her cues from signals that you send her through your body language or your expressions. Words simply convey information. Emotion gives it meaning. In fact, more than 90% of what your child "hears" you say comes from nonverbal communication. The total impact of parental messaging breaks down like this:
