Why Doesn't My Kid LISTEN to me? (and how to make it better)

Published: May 9, 2014, 6:10 p.m.

Have you ever been frustrated as a parent because you’ve asked your child to do a task, and they just don’t listen? Do you feel like yelling is the only way to have your child “hear” you? Meghan Barlow, PhD, of Meghan Barlow and Associates, talks about the reasons why children don't listen and how to change these behaviors with techniques such as using attention as a motivation to do the right thing, teaching new skills, using clear rules and defined consequences, giving clear, calm instructions and ignoring behaviors.