In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy for communication between family members to get lost in the noise. We are all soooooo busy! Between work, school, social obligations, and endless digital distractions, parents often find themselves saying to their child, “Are you listening to me?” But have you ever stopped to ask yourself, "Am I really listening to my child?"

As parents, we all have goals for our children—whether it’s fostering independence, teaching responsibility, or helping them develop emotional intelligence. But no matter what parenting goals you have, they all share one common foundation: connection.

We all want the same thing—a peaceful, happy home where our children thrive. But when conflicts arise, it’s easy to fall into a pattern of reactive discipline, using punishments or rewards to manage our children’s behavior.