Parenting Behavior | Why kids have trouble listening

One of the most frustrating parts of parenting is when your child won't listen to you. It can be difficult to tell the difference between when your child is ignoring you and when they can't pay attention to you.

If this is already stressing you out, take a deep breath — this episode is here to help.

On this edition of Parenting Behavior, Dr. Andy Kahn will explain the many possible reasons why your child may have difficulties with listening or understanding. And he’ll go over some ways you can help.

Related resources:
Why some kids don’t listen
How I got my child to listen (without yelling)
Trouble with receptive language: What you’re seeing
Understanding why kids have trouble with focus

00:00 Intro
00:52 Anxiety, fear, and emotional distractions
04:29 Focus and attention issues
05:48 What does ‘developmental’ really mean?
07:51 Understanding your child’s comprehension challenges
09:50 When to use consequences and punishments