Dimples Romana Is Proud Of Her 'Future Captain Callie' For Her First 90-Minute Solo Flight!

We all can relate to Mama Dimples Romana who is actively documenting and sharing her panganay Callie's firsts. 

The mom of three recently flexed her 18-year-old daughter for her first solo flight.

"First time to fly solo over training area for this long- an hour and a half flight! What???" Dimples shared on social media.

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Callie has been in Australia early this year to study aviation. "So jealous flying over the Gold Coast and the scenic Byron Baaaaay," she added.

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"So proud of you, future Capt! I'm not crying, YOU ARE!" 

Dimples also reflected on her post about how her child has been teaching her some life lessons. "Today, Ate Callie, you taught me the value of patience, living for the moment, and riding it out-strong winds and all."

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She concluded (published as is), "Oh, the many things our children can teach us, IF ONLY WE TOOK THE TIME TO LISTEN TO THEM."

Parents in the comment section agreed with her, that listening to their children is important.

One said, "I learn a lot from my kids too! It doesn't mean we are older, only one sided. We sometimes need to trust them but never let go the guidance."

Dimples pinned one of the comments which read, "I love how open you are with your children. Na tipong hindi lang dapat sila ang matuto from their parents, but the other way around as well because at the end of the day, parents are not perfect."

How to listen to your child better (and not the other way around)

In an article by Parents, Michael Nichols, Ph.D., author of The Lost Art of Listening, said, “Good listening is how we convey our empathy. It lets children know that their thoughts and feelings matter, and that they are understandable and acceptable as people.” 

Here are some ways we can become better listeners to our children.

1. Listen first.

As Dimples said, we can pick up gems just by listening to your child's perspective. Family Education said, "Kids are smarter than most grown-ups think, and they generally know what they need. Listen to your kids, and they will teach you how to raise them."

The key to listening to your child is to listen first before reacting and responding. 

2. Recognize the roadblocks and avoid them

When it comes to teens, Dr. Thomas Gordon, a clinical psychologist, identified 12 roadblocks that get in the way of good listening. One of which is already giving advice and making suggestions just because the parent is older than the child. 

It's easy to fall into this trap because most of the time parents know better, but remember to always give value to the views of your child. You can read the other roadblocks to listening here. 

3. Set a time when you can talk with your child.

As parents, you may have a million things going on and sometimes you cannot afford to sit down and have that conversation where you can really listen.

If your child is more than three years old, Family Education recommends setting an appointment with them. Tell them first, "Lia, this is not a good time. Let's talk about it later after dinner." Make sure that you remember it, and this time, be fully present.