How to Get Your Child to Listen

There are many techniques to encourage your child to listen, including:

• Don't start talking until you have your child's attention. Connect BEFORE you start speaking.
• If you have asked a question once and not received a response, do not just repeat yourself.
• Use fewer words.
• See the situation or question from their point of view.
• Engage cooperation.
• Stay calm.
• Set up routines.
• Listen.

For more information, visit the following website: http://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools/communication/How-get-kid-listen.

Ms Annie Williams, College Counsellor