Episode 8: When They Won’t Listen – How to Gain Attention

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Frustrated and discouraged because your child won’t listen? Tune in for practical tips that you can use right now to help your child have open ears to hear and an open heart to obey. Be encouraged by Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com and The Canadian Schoolhouse, the host of today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “When They Won’t Listen – How to Gain Attention.

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Today’s host, Christine Weller, is on staff at SchoolhouseTeachers.com as well as The Canadian Schoolhouse. Have you visited The Canadian Schoolhouse site yet? Stop by for encouraging articles like these:   

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“Give them your full attention. This helps them feel valued and listened to.” - Christine Weller HomeschoolShow.com Photograph of woman, man holding a child pointing

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