Tell Me Why parents should listen more to their children
Importance of creating a safe space by actively listening to their questions, concerns
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Tell Me Why podcast host Maria Botros speaks to Family Coach, Jasmine Navarro, about the importance of creating a safe space for children by actively listening to their questions and concerns.
- Lack of effective communication within families seems to be the main challenge both parents and children face these days
- Active listening exercises help parents learn how to build a sustainable relationship with their children
- Parents should validate their children's feelings, each feeling has a message
- It's normal to feel anxious about schools restarting, it's how we respond to the anxiety that matters
- Parents should avoid forcing their children to do or feel a certain way