36: Why Active Listening Is the Key to Supporting Kids (and How to Do It Well)

Send us Fan MailWhether you're a parent, teacher, or school clinician, these tips can transform your conversations and strengthen your connection with the kids in your life. If you want to support your kid - whether they're toddlers, teens, or somewhere in between, there's one skill that makes all the difference: Active Listening. When kids feel truly heard, they're more likely to open up, trust you, and accept guidance or reassurance. In this episode, we dive into six simple, practical strategies for listening in a way that helps kids feel safe, valued, and understood. After you listen, I'd love to hear how it goes. Try one of these tips today, and let me know what you notice. You can email me at [email protected], direct message me on Instragram @SchoolPsychPodcast, or click "Send Us a Text" in this episode description. If you like the podcast or find it helpful, please rate, review, or share it with a friend, so others can find it. Thank-you!Support the show