How To Get Your Kids To Listen Without Yelling With Dr. Philip Mamalakis

Listening can be hard, even for adults. So how can we raise children who listen well—to us and to the other people around them? In this episode, Dr. Philip Mamalakis returns to the podcast to share his best advice for modeling and teaching the art of listening. He explains why actions matter more than words and reminds us that our goal should be learning, not just compliance. Download this week’s free Discussion Guide here.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re talking with Dr. Philip Mamalakis about teaching our kids to listen.How do we get our kids to listen?What does good listening look like?  How can we model listening for our children? What would you say to parents who feel like they don’t have enough to give?What does it mean to teach through actions, not words?How can grandparents build meaningful connections from afar?How can listening to others strengthen our relationship with God?

Resources:

Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeDownload this episode’s free Discussion GuideExplore the full library of Faithtree ResourcesDownload The Encounter app“10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know”“Parenting Toward the Kingdom” by Dr. Philip Mamalakis