#3 Tough Topics, Honest Talk: How to Have Hard Conversations With Your Kids

18/06/2025 23 min Episodio 3
#3 Tough Topics, Honest Talk: How to Have Hard Conversations With Your Kids

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Episode Synopsis

We all want to talk honestly with our kids—but when the moment comes, many of us freeze. We worry about saying the wrong thing, making a problem worse, or pushing our kids away. And sometimes, because of all that fear, we say nothing at all.
In this episode, we’re digging into what holds us back from hard conversations—and how to move forward with confidence, connection, and care.
You’ll learn:

What’s really behind our hesitation to talk about tough topics



Three common mistakes parents make when they do try to talk—and how to avoid them



Simple language shifts that build trust and safety



Age-appropriate strategies for talking about topics like death, body changes, or your own concerns as a parent



How to build a family culture where curiosity, honesty, and hard conversations are normal

Plus: 3 conversation starters to help you open the door to real dialogue with your kids—today.
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