Arianna Huffington Consider putting aside some task for two minutes to hear about the angel dream Leah had, or the tale of nighttime monsters from Ben. Remain genuine and supportive, and your listening will be effective. It isn't always possible to stop our lives at the exact moment your child requests attention. Many families find the quiet time before children fall asleep to be special listening time. You can call it pillow talk.
Lights are out, things are quiet, and the parent is available.
Listen as if she came down from Mars. Listen as if he holds the future of the world stored in his mind. Try for one minute giving her the attention you would give the people mentioned above. Listen with respect and he will be comfortable expressing his thoughts both good and bad. Through this listening will come conversation.