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"Why Won't You Listen?"

The Science of What Kids Really Hear When You Speak (They’re Not Defying You)

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"Why Won't You Listen?"

By: David A. Smith
Narrated by: Theresa Moore
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Your four-year-old just looked you straight in the eye while you said "don't touch that." Then touched it. While. Still. Looking. At. You. Sound familiar? Here's what's actually happening: They're not defying you. They literally cannot hear the "don't" part yet. Their brain processes "TOUCH THAT" before the negation even registers. This isn't defiance. It isn't bad parenting. It's neuroscience nobody ever told you about.

WHAT IF THE PROBLEM ISN'T YOUR CHILD—IT'S HOW THEIR BRAIN WORKS? Children aren't ignoring you—they genuinely can't process what you're saying the way you think they can. Their developing brains work on completely different patterns than adult brains.

INSIDE THIS AUDIOBOOK, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why "don't run" makes them run faster—and the exact words that actually work. Why they sit perfectly at home but melt down at restaurants. What "be good" actually sounds like to a child's brain (spoiler: it means nothing). Age-specific strategies that work immediately.

THIS ISN'T ANOTHER DISCIPLINE MANUAL. You won't find timeout charts or reward systems here. Instead, you'll understand why your words aren't landing—and learn communication techniques that align with how young brains actually process information. Stop wondering "Why won't you listen?" Start understanding how they actually hear you.

©2025 David A. Smith (P)2025 David A. Smith
Communication & Social Skills Infants & Toddlers Parenting & Families Personal Development Relationships School-Age Children Human Brain
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