Simply Relational

Why Won't My Child Listen: When It's not Disobedience

September 15, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Struggling to get your child to listen? This episode uncovers why your child’s behavior might not be disobedience and what you can do about it.The real reason kids don’t follow multi-step directionsHow “can’t” is different from “won’t” when it comes to listeningWhy vague instructions set kids up for failureThe importance of breaking tasks into developmentally appropriate chunksPractical tips to set your child up for success and avoid morning frustrationsFind out how strong your marriage is. Take our Marriage Quiz at www.cragerministries.com.Parenting Pause download: www.pauseparentingtool.com.

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