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Why Your Child Won't Listen, and One Thing to Try Tonight

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Do you ever feel like you are speaking to a brick wall?

Do your kids sometimes ignore you as if you’re invisible?

Do you feel the frustration eating away at you?


Well let me tell you something - you are not alone! Every child has moments, and some more than others, of simply not listening. There are so many reasons for this, and yes some of them are learned, but some are simply part of growing up.


In today’s episode I am going to explore the main reasons your children don’t listen to you, and give you some practical tips you can start using right now to get your kids wanting to listen to you, which will bring your stress levels down too!


So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…



Highlights from this episode:

00:28 - You are not alone

03:10 - Listening is self-regulation

06:51 - Patterns of behaviour

08:30 - A need for independence

11:00 - 5 steps to get your kids listening

13:42 - How to make your life easier



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