7 Surprising Truths About Parenting Psychologists Say Your Child Will Remember Forever
Now, I find myself trying to replicate that skill for my own kids—slowing down to actually hear them out instead of rushing through bedtime stories or multitasking during their after-school chatter.
Genuine listening shows children that you value what they have to say, reinforcing their sense of identity and self-worth.
As Psychology Today notes, “Children benefit from the emotional validation of a primary caregiver, especially after experiencing an adverse event.”
Kids who grow up with that sense of respect and emotional safety tend to communicate more openly later in life.
