About this episode

Dr. Roger Smith discusses the balance between parental control and influence as children grow, emphasizing the importance of listening and conversation.

In this episode, Dr. Roger Smith explores the delicate balance between parental control and influence as children grow. Learn how to transition from telling to listening, build strong relationships through conversation, and wisely navigate the moments when your children wrestle with new ideas. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Roger Smith

Topics covered

• parental control
• influence
• communication
• relationships
• listening
• child development

Keywords

• parenting
• children
• communication
• relationships
• listening
• ideas
• control

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