• Prince William is often spotted crouching down to talk to his children.
  • Parenting and body language experts consider this to be an "active listening" technique that helps him relate to George, Charlotte, and Louis.

If you've spent any time looking at photos of Prince William with his kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, you might have noticed that the Duke of Cambridge often kneels down while talking to his them.

He's been spotted crouching during a visit to the Royal International Air Tattoo ...

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... on the way into the Lindo Wing ...

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... and with wife Kate Middleton at a children's party in Canada.

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He was even scolded by the Queen for doing it at Trooping the Colour in 2016!

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The Queen might not have appreciated her grandson using this parenting technique in such a formal setting, but according to experts, the Duke of Cambridge's squatting trick is one all parents could stand to steal.

Susan Constantine, human behavioral expert and author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Reading Body Language, told GoodHousekeeping.com in 2018 that Prince William exhibits all sorts of loving body language toward his kids, but the way he bends down to their level is extra special. "This is a way for him to refrain from being authoritative and in turn, better relate to his children," she said.

It makes perfect sense when you think about it: When the Duke of Cambridge crouches down to his George, Charlotte, or Louis's level, he's able to look into their eyes. Experts consider this to be an "active listening" technique, People reports, and it can help kids feel like what they're saying really matters to their parents. And isn't that sweet?

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Of course, listening to and talking with your child involves more than just squatting down to eye level. The Center For Parenting Education recommends that parents stop what they're doing and give a child their full attention when they're talking, Parent Herald reports. After all, positioning yourself to actively listen only does so much good if you aren't actually, you know, listening.

So next time your child wants your attention, try crouching down and looking them in the eye while they talk to you. It's easy, it'll boost their self-esteem — and it's royal family-approved. (Thanks, William!)