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“Raising children, for me, was really about listening. I put myself in their shoes for a minute and really tried to imagine myself at that age. I always want my children to know that they’re heard.” — Kyra Sedgwick

Want your kids to listen to you?  As in, listen to your guidance, and do what you tell them?

If you just give commands, you have to keep escalating to get your child's attention.  And when you aren't in the room, who knows what they'll do?  Research shows that the parents who have the most influence on their kids are the ones who listen.  Their kids feel heard, understood, appreciated.  In return, they're more likely to understand and appreciate their parents' point of view.

Becoming a good listener is a skill that takes practice.  The first exercise is closing the mouth.  Is it a coincidence that the letters in the word “LISTEN” also can be used to spell “SILENT”?  READ POST