COMMUNICATIONMost Dads want their kids to be better listeners. However, many of us aren’t modeling that very well. What we sow (talking only, not listening), is often what we reap. Use these strategies to turn up the listening in your home, and turn down the one-way talking.

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Ask Questions

“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.”Proverbs 20:5 (NIV)

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Are you working on being a great asker of questions? Is it possible that the lack of communication in your home is because you ask boring questions?

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Listen Openly

“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.”Proverbs 18:2 (NIV)

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Do you spend your time telling your kids what to do? Do you know their passions, ideas, and frustrations? Can you listen well?

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Affirm Character

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 (NIV)

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When is the last time you “called out” the great ways God has wired your son or daughter? Do you only praise them for their accomplishments?

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Invest Time

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road …”Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV)

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Are you too busy to spend time with your kids? Can you carve out moments while running simple errands? Can you find ways to create quantity time?

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