Holiday Hugs Day 8 Challenge!
Day 8: A Word On Listening
Today, you get a bonus: listening. There’s a big difference between hearing and listening. When teens feel listened to now about small things, they’re more likely to talk later about big things.
Are you ready?
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Action: Give the Gift of Listening
Give your teen 2 minutes of real listening today:
Pause what you can (safely)
Make eye contact when possible
Use listening cues: “Really?” “What happened next?” nods, “Mm-hmm”
Optional reflection:
What did you notice when you listened without interrupting?