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The art of listening

How to be a good listener

Being a good listener is a skill that will help the relationship between you and your child. However, being a good listener is more than just ‘listening’. Being an Active Listener might involve some changes in your body language as well.

 

 

Tops tips from children

Here is a great film involving a range of children telling us their top 10 tips on how to listen to your child effectively. Adapting to a new way of listening and engaging with your child might take a little bit of time, but by making little changes now, you’ll become a great listener in no time at all!

Interested in learning about how to communicate effectively with your children as they grow up? Take a look at the ‘Communication style: secondary school’ page.