March 1, 2018 20 Phrases to Use When Your Child Isn’t Listening Positive communication takes practice, but it is worth the patience. Examples include: “What do you need to remember?” “Please talk softly.” “Would you like to do it on your own or have me help you?” “What did you learn from this mistake?” “We are on cheetah time today and need to move fast!” “Stop, breathe, now ask for what you want.” Read in-depth explanations and more at motherly.com TweetSharePinShare0 Shares