Kids are from Krypton; Parents are From Pluto

W.A.I.T.—Why Am I Talking?  Radio Series Update:  As I mentioned last week, I am doing a new parenting series, called “Kids are from Krypton; Parents are from Pluto.” It’s on heartbeatradiousa.com every Thursday at 1:30 EST. You can listen by live stream or WRHB Heartbeat Radio for Women.

This week, the title of the segment was W.A.I.T.—Why Am I Talking? As you might guess, we discussed the need to listen to your kids if you really want to be able to really keep the lines of communication open. Next up: Getting to Really Know Your Kids…One Conversation At a Time. (March 3)

Top 5 tips of week 2:

1. Listen.
2. Respond, don’t react.
3. Let your kids know that what they have to say is important.
4. Talk to them on their level.
5. Show your kids you love them…through your words and your actions.