The Parenting Skill That Changes Everything

About this episode

Mark discusses the transformative power of listening in parenting and how it can improve relationships with teens.

What if one simple change could transform the relationships inside your home? In this episode, Mark shares why listening may be one of the most powerful — and most overlooked — tools in parenting. In a world filled with interruptions, quick opinions and constant noise, many teens simply want someone who will slow down long enough to truly hear them. Mark unpacks common habits that damage communication, from interrupting and correcting to always trying to fix every problem. Listen in for practical encouragement on creating deeper conversations, stronger connection and a home where your teen feels genuinely heard. Listening to your teen is great, but what if they don’t want to talk? Find six ways to get your child to open up at bit.ly/why-your-teen-wont-talk

People in this episode

Host: Mark Gregston

Topics covered

• listening
• communication
• parenting skills
• teen relationships
• deeper conversations

Keywords

• listening
• parenting
• teens
• communication
• relationships
• connection
• conversations

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