#058 – Listening Matters
Episode 58 of the College Parent Central Podcast podcast, hosted by Vicki Nelson and Lynn Abrahams, titled "#058 – Listening Matters" was published on February 2, 2022 and runs 50 minutes.
February 2, 2022 ·50m · College Parent Central Podcast
Summary
Listening is one of the secret weapons for communicating and building relationships. As parents, we often don’t listen very well. In this episode Vicki and Lynn talk about why our students sometimes tune us out and some of the listening habits parents fall into that can become barriers to communication. We share some tips and suggestions and new ways of thinking about this undervalued skill. Good listening takes effort and practice, but you will be able to help your student feel heard and emp...
Episode Description
Listening is one of the secret weapons for communicating and building relationships. As parents, we often don’t listen very well. In this episode Vicki and Lynn talk about why our students sometimes tune us out and some of the listening habits parents fall into that can become barriers to communication. We share some tips and suggestions and new ways of thinking about this undervalued skill. Good listening takes effort and practice, but you will be able to help your student feel heard and empowered.
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