I came across this quote on pinterest and I just love it. It is definitely something I need to work on!!! I have a very talkative 5 year-old and I catch myself saying a lot of "uh-huh's" throughout the day without really hearing her. Something I've learned about children is that they often throw in very profound, meaningful thoughts in to everyday conversation, but we don't hear it because it gets mixed in with the playful, imaginative stuff (that we tend to tune out). That's one of the foundations of play therapy, that when children are in a safe environment they will often discuss some of their deepest feelings. If we don't listen we often miss those profound statements. I am grateful to have had a mother who was always willing to listen to us when we were young. She emphasized open communication and provided a safe environment for my brothers and me to share our feelings. To this day I confide in her often, and I hope to have that kind of relationship with my kids one day.
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