First Time Listening: From Repeating to Results

Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast. Join therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, as she dives into real-life parenting questions, offering practical advice to help you raise confident kids, nurture stronger connections, and find your calm in the chaos of parenting.TODAY'S QUESTION:"How can I get my child to listen without having to yell or repeat myself a thousand times?"In this episode, Vanessa shares strategies to help parents get their kids to listen the first time without the need for yelling or constant repetition. She explains why kids tune us out, how this behavior becomes a pattern, and how small shifts in communication can break the cycle. Vanessa provides practical tools like concise directions, eye contact, and natural consequences to foster cooperation and reduce stress at home.TUNE IN TO LEARN:Why kids may ignore repeated instructions and how to shift this learned behaviorHow to grab your child’s attention with eye contact and concise communicationThe power of natural consequences and positive reinforcementTips to reduce frustration and create more peaceful interactionsTAKEAWAY MESSAGE:Yelling and repeating yourself a thousand times doesn’t have to be your norm. By making small, mindful changes like improving communication and using natural consequences, you can create a calmer, more cooperative home environment. Progress, not perfection, is key.Listen in, and remember... you’re always free to be mindful!Send us Fan MailSupport the showGRAB AN OFFER🎁 Free Resource: 120 Coping Skills: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills💛 Coaching for the Mom CEO: https://www.amigamoms.com💡 Coaching for Child Therapists: https://www.thekidclinician.com/💚 Coaching & Community for Latinx Therapists: https://www.latinxpracticecollective.com/ABOUT MEI'm Vanessa, the therapist who helps high-achieving adults become the best version of themselves, not just at work, but in the rooms that matter most. I host the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, named the #1 Latino Mental Health Podcast in 2026 by Feedspot. I believe the people who give everything to everyone else deserve to stop surviving and start living intentionally.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL🎧 Podcast: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselorvdejesus/📋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/counselorvdejesus/🎤 Speaking & Workshops: https://www.freetobemindful.com/speakingDISCLAIMERFree to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed...