20 min

Ep. 123 - How to Have Difficult Conversations with Children Parenting Understood

    • Parenting

In this episode, we discuss 9 key principles to consider when having conversations with children around difficult topics, such as illness. We discuss ways to be developmentally appropriate with one’s approach, especially for younger children. In addition, we talk about supports to consider when having these conversations, and the importance of gearing one’s approach towards one’s own child’s needs. 
 
Resources:
Talking to Children about Cancer 
Talking to Children about Mental Illness 
Talking to Children about Death
 

In this episode, we discuss 9 key principles to consider when having conversations with children around difficult topics, such as illness. We discuss ways to be developmentally appropriate with one’s approach, especially for younger children. In addition, we talk about supports to consider when having these conversations, and the importance of gearing one’s approach towards one’s own child’s needs. 
 
Resources:
Talking to Children about Cancer 
Talking to Children about Mental Illness 
Talking to Children about Death
 

20 min