I know you’re tired of repeating yourself. If only your kids would just listen the first time! Check out my guest post on The Realistic Mama to learn 9 simple tips to get kids to listen.
Demanding, nagging and yelling will not get your kids to listen. In fact, if your child seems to listen “only when you yell,” chances are that they are obeying out of fear, rather than an internal drive to listen and follow directions.
If you want your kids to listen without yelling or nagging, you need to start with how you communicate your requests to them.
Instead of trying to force your child to listen, focus on yourself first. Change the way you make your requests, and then watch as your child changes their behavior.
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