Is Listening a Parenting Skill? | Episode 527
From Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith by Dr. Roger Smith
June 10, 2026 · 5 min
About this episode
Dr. Roger Smith discusses the importance of listening in parenting and how it can strengthen the connection with children.
In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explores the balance between active and passive listening. Learn how to truly connect with your child by listening with your eyes, offering the right verbal cues, and resisting the urge to interrogate or criticize their dreams. Discover how simple engagement can build a lasting bridge to your children. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Roger Smith
Topics covered
- listening skills
- parenting
- active listening
- child connection
- communication
Keywords
- listening
- parenting skills
- active listening
- communication
- child engagement
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