ParentingResults Page Content It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. How to Get Your Child to Listen and Follow Directions428970Poor listening is one of the most common concerns expressed by parents. Parents can help get their children to listen the first time by making a few simple changes in the way you teach and give commands.3/9/2020 8:21:23 PMStay calm Be direct State commands positively Give one command at a time Give age-appropriate instructions Give brief reasons Be physically present Ask the child to repeat 41107https://www.parenting.org/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.aspxhtmlFalseaspxHow do I deal with a 12-year-old who is disrespectful and defiant?431502My 12-year-old is defiant and disrespectful. What can I do?2/24/2021 8:28:31 PMI have a 12-year-old daughter who is getting out of hand She is rude, disrespectful, defiant, lies and says we are abusing her We are at our wits end with her 3924https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.aspxhtmlFalseaspxHow to get three-year-old to listen to his grandparents430975My 3 1/2-year-old grandson is living with me. I can't take him for walks or to the playground two blocks away because he runs off and will not listen.2/8/2022 7:36:15 PMMy 3 1/2-year-old grandson is living with me. I can't take him for walks or to the playground two blocks away because he runs off and will not listen He is holding my hand and 623https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.aspxhtmlFalseaspxMy toddler will not listen to anyone. Help!431463Our son, who is almost 4 years old, will not listen to anyone. It doesn't matter the situation; he's usually doing whatever he wants to do.2/8/2022 7:35:39 PMOur son, who is almost 4 years old, will not listen to anyone It doesn't matter the situation; he's usually doing whatever he wants to do. Like not holding hands while crossing the 481https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/MigrationView.aspxhtmlFalseaspx