Get past the one-word answers and learn the art of fostering open communication with your teen. Dr. Roger Smith shares the importance of listening, creating a safe space, and asking open-ended questions to get to know your child as they grow into an adult.

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Is "loving your children equally" a mistake? Dr. Roger Smith argues that focusing on individuality, not equality, is the key to effective parenting. He discusses how understanding each child's unique personality and needs—using tools like the Five Love Languages of Children—is more important than treating them all the same. Learn how to tailor your love, encouragement, and even correction to fit each child, fostering a stronger, more effective parent-child relationship.

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To a child, a small hill can feel like a mountain. Dr. Roger Smith reminds us that what seems insignificant to an adult can be a huge deal to a child. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, learn to see the world from your child's perspective, offering compassion for their disappointments, fears, and frustrations. Discover why this shift in understanding can help you comfort them and build a stronger connection, rather than reacting with frustration.

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