Raising a Good Listener By Kerrie McLoughlin
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sk a mom or dad how to raise a good listener, and you’ll be met with a variety of responses. Some, will laugh out loud and say, “If you write about kids who ignore their parents all the time, look no further!” Others may tell you they have it all together and that their children always listen to them and do everything they say (don’t trust these parents!). So many of us are at a loss when it comes to teaching listening skills. Parents are busier than ever, and that can sometimes make it difficult to just stop and listen to our children. Yet making sure you raise your child to be a good listener is crucial for many reasons. For example, they need to be able to follow directions at school, in college, and at a job. They also need the practiced skill of listening to make and keep friends, snag a spouse and deal with a variety of people in everyday life. So how do you become one of those parents whose children don’t tune her out?
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FEBRUARY - MARCH 2022
Purchase Area Family Magazine
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