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How to become a listening parent

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Mums and dads know the importance of talking to children. The more you talk to your child, the more words she has to build up a picture of the world.

Yet, what about listening? That’s not so easy. Most parents are better at talking: Listening - in our noisy, bustling society - may be becoming a lost art. If it is, it’s a shame.

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