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Family: Giving your child both ears

By John Muturi

Simple gestures like nodding your head, saying “mmhh’, go along way in encouraging the minor to open up. When you actively listen to your child, it means you’re fully attentive to what she is saying rather than just ‘hearing’ her message. This involves listening with all senses,  focusing fully on the child as she speaks, and actively showing verbal and non-verbal signs of listening.

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