Kids, like adults, love to be heard; they also want to know what the adults they respect think about a subject. So many adults are afraid they will be seen as “judgmental” that they fail to give advice. And kids need advice from their parents. That’s why God gave kids parents! When you need to advise your kids, make it a habit to first ask what they think about the subject. Then, after they have given their opinion they will be willing to listen to yours. You can use this same approach at home. But you must be willing to listen more than you talk, and listen first, talk later