Talk ABOUT your kids... to get them to listen!

Have you noticed, in sessions we sometimes talk 'about' children when we know the kiddo is within earshot?? 

"Gee, I wish Tommy could join us in this game but he is choosing to do his own thing and miss out on the fun" or "I am so proud of Tommy, he has been working so hard at school and at home!"

You know how our ears perk up to listen to gossip? 

Similarly, kids are much more likely to learn from things they 'overhear' rather than when they are being 'lectured'. 

Try this technique instead next time you are tempted to lecture in your best monotone voice... the one that your kid so quickly tunes out! :)