Why active listen?

Active listening shows attention, awareness, acceptance and acknowledgment. It allows the speaker to share, vent and process. This promotes connection in a relationship. An effective listener does not necessarily need to agree with what is being said, but accepts that is how the speaker feels.

One of the challenges many parents face is knowing when to use active listening with children.  Active listening is an effective communication tool for parents when a child with a problem is in a highly emotional state and could benefit from being heard, understood and appreciated. A child needs to get out of the “emotional” part of his or her brain before being able to use the “thinking” part of the brain for processing or problem solving.

Active listening will help a child feel accepted, understood and respected.

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