Body language is non-verbal communication, through physical movements or gestures. We all if they watch out for signals express or communicate in body language in a way or other. Our emotions too are reflected in our body languages. More than sixty percent of all human communication is through body language. It conveys more about a person than verbal speech does. Body language is not only important for adults but even with kids it speaks a lot for itself. Mothers understand their babies when they cry, they know the difference that is it the bowel moment or is the child hungry. It helps parents a lot to understand their children better if they understand the signals their body is sending. When children are startled, their eyes open wide, the back arches and the fingers and toes flex. As they grow older the gestures become more and more complex.

A smile is the most effective way for a baby to show recognition, pleasure and even happiness. Babies and toddlers can never fake a smile. Smile helps a baby to connect to his parents. We humans have the most complex set of facial muscles, and it takes a lot of them to smile. As babies grow older, the smile becomes a way to greet the world and bond with other people.
With time, babies will also show disgust by wrinkling their noses and puckering the lips. A child’s fear is evident through an arched back, a primitive reaction of the body as it readies for escape.

Baby eyes are clear and alert, when happy, and half shut with furrowed brows, when uncomfortable. If happy, they will follow your movements. If upset with you they turn away. Older babies will look at you and stretch their arms when they want to be carried. When a slightly grown up child begins to deal with the world he is shy to reach out. Eventually through body gestures, he shows acceptance of the larger world. Then he defines the world through body language with familiar gestures, such as patting a hand for comfort, tilting the head sympathetically while listening, and even showing some amount of assertive behavior.

Even when they are hiding their feelings, their body language will tell you. You will know when a child is not listening to them. Body language also helps us know when they are covering up the truth. Clapping the hand over the mouth, scratching the nose, or the neck can give a child away.
When the teens continue to play their video games or look into the television, refusing to make eye contact, as they lean away from you. You will have to deal with this tactfully. Often reaching out to your children gently yet firmly would help them open up.

Parents can use body language sensitively to connect better with their children. When you are talking to your child, lean toward keeping eye contact, be open and do not look angry. Keep your arms open and relaxed and speak in a gentle and accepting tone, making sure your body language reflects interest in them.