Struggling to connect with your kids or partner in today's busy world? Discover how simple listening techniques can transform family communication.
Adjust your approach to stay connected as your children’s interests and communication change.As my daughters grow up, I find that getting them to spend time talking with me is more challenging. After all, short clips on YouTube and the new game that just came out are much more interesting than Daddy. Many parents who have already gone through this phase told me that this would happen, but it is always more difficult when you actually experience it.
A few months ago, I decided to try and overcome this new challenge by implementing a technique I have been researching for the past nine years, which has proven very effective in the workplace. This is called. What we did was set a family time where everyone had to be present; for us, it was Friday evening. There are no phones, tablets, or other distractions except snacks during this time. Each one of us had a speaking turn. During this speaking turn, the others listened without interrupting.
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