School Psych Podcast: Parenting Tips and Teacher Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Learners
Welcome to the School Psych Podcast, where we are learning brains and growing hearts! This podcast is a resource for parents, caregivers, teachers and educators, school staff, administrators, or anyone interested in the psychology of learning. Episodes include a variety of formats and topics, such as deep dives on childhood ADHD, anxiety, and learning disability/disorder.
School Psych Podcast: Parenting Tips and Teacher Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Learners
36: Why Active Listening Is the Key to Supporting Kids (and How to Do It Well)
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or school clinician, these tips can transform your conversations and strengthen your connection with the kids in your life. If you want to support your kid - whether they're toddlers, teens, or somewhere in between, there's one skill that makes all the difference: Active Listening. When kids feel truly heard, they're more likely to open up, trust you, and accept guidance or reassurance. In this episode, we dive into six simple, practical strategies for listening in a way that helps kids feel safe, valued, and understood.
After you listen, I'd love to hear how it goes. Try one of these tips today, and let me know what you notice. You can email me at schoolpsychpodcast@gmail.com, direct message me on Instragram @SchoolPsychPodcast, or click "Send Us a Text" in this episode description.
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