Which gets through to your child better---talking or listening? That's a trick question. The answer depends on how your child's doing. If he is having problems, listening is better, specifically active listening. Active listening helps your child know their feelings, lower their emotional fever, and bring all their resources to bear on working things out. If he is not having problems and life is just moving along, talking is better. You can instruct, direct, and share your wisdom. You use "check-in" comments to gauge how he's doing, and then bask in the opportunities for teachable moments. Listening opens your child's heart up to figure problems out. Talking gives your child opportunity to expand his knowledge base hanging out with you.
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Dare to be Different in Active Listening
Kids Will Always Test the Limits
What You Say to Your Child Matters!
Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Kids Do Act Out, or Act In
Does your child steal?
When Trouble Comes Knocking
Is Your Child Having a Problem?
Don't Worry. Be Happy
Are You a Benevolent Despot?
How Do You Lead Your Family?
Launching Our Teen into Adulthood
Problems? How Can You Tell?
Tips for Family Stress Management
Should You Fight Your Child's Battles?
Correction with Time-Out
Parenting is Lifelong
Down Time, What A Blessing!
Emotional Fever? Active Listen
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