You're standing in the kitchen, half-listening while stirring dinner, when your child's voice cuts through the noise: "You don't listen to me." You pause, surprised, maybe even a little hurt, thinking, But I'm listening all the time.
Most parents want to understand their children. They ask questions, give advice, solve problems, and try to guide them in the right direction. But sometimes there is a gap between what a parent hears and what a child is trying to say.
In this episode of Equipped To Be, Connie Albers talks about The Listening Gap and why good, loving parents can still miss the heart behind their child's words. What started as a conversation about listening to teens applies to children of all ages, spouses, friendships, and everyday relationships.
Connie shares practical ways parents can slow down, listen before solving, pay attention to what is not being said, and create the kind of trust that makes a child want to open up again.
Because listening is not just about hearing words. It is about helping your child feel seen, known, and understood.
If you have ever wondered why your child shuts down, pushes back, or says you don't understand, this conversation will help you listen differently and respond with greater wisdom, patience, and connection.
Read the full show notes with links here: Listening Beyond Words: How to Really Hear Your Child
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