Active Listening

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Why It Matters:

• When parents truly listen, children feel valued and understood which helps to build both their self confidence and communication skills.

• Active listening works to strengthen relationships and also teaches children how to listen to others.

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What You Can Do:

• Get on your child’s level and make eye contact.

• Repeat back what your child says to show you understand: “You’re telling me the puzzle is hard. Let’s work on it together.”

• Avoid interrupting; let your child finish expressing their thoughts.

 

Further Reading:

"How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk." ByAdele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

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