Comments on: 31 Everyday Ways to Connect with Your Child, Day 4: Listening http://thepenningtonpoint.com/2012/10/31-everyday-ways-to-connect-with-your-child-day-4-listening/ Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Candace Hendrick http://thepenningtonpoint.com/2012/10/31-everyday-ways-to-connect-with-your-child-day-4-listening/comment-page-1/#comment-8081 Candace Hendrick Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:27:54 +0000 http://thepenningtonpoint.com/?p=6009#comment-8081 This is a great one. I went to a homeschool conference back in July and a lecture I went to was talking about this. She was talking about showing your kids they are more important than whatever you are "doing". Take time to stop, look and listen. I tell my kids that all the time. "When I have something to say to you stop, look and listen." But I need to do the same for them. Enjoying this series:) This is a great one. I went to a homeschool conference back in July and a lecture I went to was talking about this. She was talking about showing your kids they are more important than whatever you are “doing”. Take time to stop, look and listen. I tell my kids that all the time. “When I have something to say to you stop, look and listen.” But I need to do the same for them. Enjoying this series:)
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]]> By: Amanda Espinoza http://thepenningtonpoint.com/2012/10/31-everyday-ways-to-connect-with-your-child-day-4-listening/comment-page-1/#comment-7869 Amanda Espinoza Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:20:02 +0000 http://thepenningtonpoint.com/?p=6009#comment-7869 I heard some similar advice like this a few weeks ago, maybe it was from you. The point was that I need to be concerned about the things that my kids are concerned about no matter how small. It's easy to dismiss my 5 year old's feelings, because her concerns seem insignificant to me. However, they are very much a big deal in her life. I heard some similar advice like this a few weeks ago, maybe it was from you. The point was that I need to be concerned about the things that my kids are concerned about no matter how small. It’s easy to dismiss my 5 year old’s feelings, because her concerns seem insignificant to me. However, they are very much a big deal in her life.
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]]> By: Lisa http://thepenningtonpoint.com/2012/10/31-everyday-ways-to-connect-with-your-child-day-4-listening/comment-page-1/#comment-7867 Lisa Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:38:18 +0000 http://thepenningtonpoint.com/?p=6009#comment-7867 Becky, I love hearing that! It's those moments that will help your kids throughout the day when you're not there. They SO need to feel heard by someone. Good for you! Great job. Lisa~ Becky, I love hearing that! It’s those moments that will help your kids throughout the day when you’re not there. They SO need to feel heard by someone. Good for you! Great job. Lisa~

]]> By: Becky@OrganizingMadeFun http://thepenningtonpoint.com/2012/10/31-everyday-ways-to-connect-with-your-child-day-4-listening/comment-page-1/#comment-7865 Becky@OrganizingMadeFun Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:27:45 +0000 http://thepenningtonpoint.com/?p=6009#comment-7865 Amen to this! Totally guilty! I have been trying harder too. I've noticed that I get more out of my son when we're driving somewhere together and he doesn't have to look directly at me. Also, this morning when I walked my daughter to school she started sharing all kinds of stuff. I was so excited to hear her say things that were so grown up and mature -- and asking about things of the Lord! I love those moments! Becky B. www.organizingmadefun.com Organizing Made Fun Amen to this! Totally guilty! I have been trying harder too. I’ve noticed that I get more out of my son when we’re driving somewhere together and he doesn’t have to look directly at me. Also, this morning when I walked my daughter to school she started sharing all kinds of stuff. I was so excited to hear her say things that were so grown up and mature — and asking about things of the Lord! I love those moments!

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]]> By: Lisa http://thepenningtonpoint.com/2012/10/31-everyday-ways-to-connect-with-your-child-day-4-listening/comment-page-1/#comment-7860 Lisa Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:42:34 +0000 http://thepenningtonpoint.com/?p=6009#comment-7860 Amanda, I think I should do a series on teens. That's a whole subject by itself. As far as getting them to talk, I'd say number one is don't push. Just watch for openings and opportunities then gently ask questions. If they are all excited about something, like an upcoming event, then you can say something like, "Man, that IS going to be great. What is one of the things you are looking forward to the most about that?" Then try to keep the questions coming, making sure you are leading them to answer with something besides yes or no. Then don't get frustrated if they don't say much. Just be glad he said anything and let him know that you accept that he doesn't love talking. It can be difficult, but the real goal is for him to know that you are there for him when he needs you. :) Lisa~ Amanda, I think I should do a series on teens. That’s a whole subject by itself. As far as getting them to talk, I’d say number one is don’t push. Just watch for openings and opportunities then gently ask questions. If they are all excited about something, like an upcoming event, then you can say something like, “Man, that IS going to be great. What is one of the things you are looking forward to the most about that?” Then try to keep the questions coming, making sure you are leading them to answer with something besides yes or no. Then don’t get frustrated if they don’t say much. Just be glad he said anything and let him know that you accept that he doesn’t love talking.

It can be difficult, but the real goal is for him to know that you are there for him when he needs you. :) Lisa~

]]> By: Amanda http://thepenningtonpoint.com/2012/10/31-everyday-ways-to-connect-with-your-child-day-4-listening/comment-page-1/#comment-7859 Amanda Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:24:12 +0000 http://thepenningtonpoint.com/?p=6009#comment-7859 Lisa, This seems like such a little thing, but it is HUGE. It hasn't been till lately that I realized I wasn't listening to my kids enough, always so busy. But, I've been getting better about putting whatever I'm doing down/aside and listening. My younger kids WANT to talk with me but my 14 yo not so much anymore. Any tips for getting him to talk? Lisa,
This seems like such a little thing, but it is HUGE. It hasn’t been till lately that I realized I wasn’t listening to my kids enough, always so busy. But, I’ve been getting better about putting whatever I’m doing down/aside and listening.

My younger kids WANT to talk with me but my 14 yo not so much anymore. Any tips for getting him to talk?
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