The “simple” task of asking your child to listen to you

Asking your child to do something, and they do it, seems so simple and inconsequential in the grander scheme of the day. 

But when you’re in the thick of it - trying to get ready to go out or getting everyone fed, so you can do the mountain of tasks before you get to chill out for the evening - it’s a huge massive step in the right direction. ⁠

And I know, like me, you’ve tried yelling louder, saying the same thing 10 or 20 times or sounding calm (but you’re really seething beneath the surface). 

If you’ve tried these, and they haven’t worked, rest assured it’s not you. 

It’s true that children listen when they feel listened to... ⁠

But I was shocked to learn there are 5 key stages to active listening with over 50 sub-skills. ⁠

I’ve summarised them in Module 6 of my Stressed to Best Parent Method - it’s called the Considered Communication Strategy and helps us listen better to our child and they in turn listen better to us.⁠

It feels like magic, but it's really only a bunch of skills. 

Where do you wish your child would listen better?

Much love

Dina xxx