25/07/2025
Hey guys, you're invited to this grand opening... 🥰
This Saturday, 26th July, 11 am at Applemelon Hub Efoulan, Yaounde.
See page for details.
“Small face! Small face!” she shouted gleefully at our grandmother’s friend.
We all froze.
You can imagine the embarrassment. This happened over 25 years ago when my little cousin — barely five or so at the time — said that out loud, with full confidence and no filter. Yes, it was technically true🙈😅: the lady did have a rather tiny face for her age. But who says that out loud? A child.
We all laughed it off, but to this day, I’ve never forgotten the moment — not because it was rude, but because it showed me something:
children say things not to hurt, but because they’re still learning how communication works.
Understanding how and why kids communicate the way they do isn’t just useful —
it’s powerful.
It can completely change how you respond to them, guide them, and even how they see themselves.
💛 3 Powerful Ways Understanding Your Child’s Communication Style Helps:
1. 💬 You’ll respond with calm, not confusion.
When you know they’re not being “naughty” but just trying to make sense of the world, you guide instead of yelling.
2. 🧠 You’ll teach better habits that actually stick.
Children mirror what they understand. Meeting them at their level helps build respectful communication over time.
3. ❤️ You’ll create a safe space for real expression.
When your child knows they won’t be shamed or shut down, they open up — and that deepens your connection.
🧠 So, Why Do Kids communicate the way they do? Let's break it down.
👶 Ages 2–3: Big feelings, tiny words
They feel more than they can say. Expect blurts, pointing, and meltdowns. They’re not difficult — they’re just learning what words do.
👧 Ages 4–5: Literal thinkers, funny filters
They say what they see. Honesty is their language. They don’t yet get nuance or social “rules.”
🧒 Ages 6–7: Imitators and explorers
They mimic tone and test new phrases. Sometimes it's funny; sometimes it's awkward. Either way, they're learning.
👦 Ages 8–10: Curious communicators
They ask more, challenge more, and want to be heard. But they still need help expressing disagreement with kindness.
🧑 Ages 11–15: Feeling big, speaking less (sometimes)
Teens may pull away, speak less, or speak with more emotion. It’s not rejection—it’s processing.
They often say more with tone, attitude, or silence than words.
💡 What they need: safety to express without judgment, and consistent reminders that you’re still listening — even if they’re not always talking.
✨ The more you understand how they’re wired,(we'll be talking more about this at our opening this Saturday 26th July, 11 am at Applemelon Hub Efoulan) the more you can shape how they grow.
At Applemelon, we believe every child is a genius in the making — and communication is a key part of unlocking that genius.
