Alissa Greenberg March 23, 2020 How to Get Your Child to Listen, the First Time. Promoting Compliance without Yelling. Alissa Greenberg March 23, 2020 Feel like you're always yelling at your toddler? And they're always crying? And everyone's miserable? You're not alone. Here's how to get your toddler to listen the first time. Follow these six steps to promote compliance without yelling.