Talking so your kid can actually hear you

Good luck to you! No Images? Click here   I mentioned last week that I was about to dive into Wendy Mogel’s “Voice Lessons For Parents: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Listen.”  So far, there is one tidbit of advice in it that I LOVE. Mogel argues that boys aren’t just not listening to you (although that can also be the culprit), they sometimes can’t even HEAR you. In other words, the sound level of your voice — but not your tone — is paramount when communicating with young boys. That astounded me.  I’ve since tried talking louder to my son and also setting timers for our next “need to do” and so far it’s working… it’s not perfect by any means, but it’s certainly a start. I can only imagine Mogel has similar gems for talking to your daughters. As always, share your thoughts with me at katea@huffpost.com.  Until next week,  Kate         Truer words...   LOL but also cute! When his pregnant wife became bed-ridden, this husband stepped up and did her maternity shoot for her.     For when your kid is keeping you awake The importance of teaching kids to appreciate and tend to their mental health cannot be overstated. Our friends at PrepareU, a mental health curriculum for high school kids, now comes in a home edition so you can learn to talk about feelings and your mental states together. Prepare U gave HuffPost Parents readers a special discount (the subscription will be $9.99/month as opposed to $14.99/month). Try it here. More stories from the trenches: 9 Returning Television Shows To Watch In October 2019 Is It Safe To Take Vitamins After The Expiration Date? Here's Why Zantac Was Pulled From Stores, And What You Should Do Now   👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!     HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. A guide to helping you raise the kind of person you'd like to know. Love what you see? Send it to a friend. Did someone forward this email? If so, subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out (In)formation and The Good Life. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    .     - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe