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1 author picked Listening Effectively to Children as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I always find it helpful to express my feelings, and I love that this book addresses the need for children to do so, too. Whenever I feel tight and anxious in my parenting and realize I’m trying to control my children's emotional experiences, this is a helpful reminder to be with them and listen.
That always makes a difference. I remember that I don’t have to solve my kids’ problems; I can just show up and listen. I can trust that when they get sad and mad, they will be sparkly again, just as I am when I move through…
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