227: Negotiating How To Have The Talk About Opioid With Your Kids

As the opioid crisis continues to impact communities, having honest and informed conversations with our kids has never been more important. But how do you approach such a sensitive and potentially overwhelming topic? In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Carla Douglin, founder of the Safety Net Solutions Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to harm reduction, and a certified opioid overdose and Naloxone trainer. Carla brings her extensive knowledge to help parents navigate one of the toughest conversations—talking to their kids about opioids.    They'll dive into practical strategies for discussing the dangers of fentanyl, the rise of fake pills, and the life-saving importance of Narcan. If you're unsure of how to approach this sensitive yet critical topic, this conversation is packed with essential tips to empower and protect your family. In this episode you will discover:   How drugs can affect a community can affect a family. The access that kids have to drugs. Why is it important for parents to discuss opioid safety with their children specially in this changing environment? Why so many parents shy away from having  this important talk with their kids? Being a learner rather than a lecturer when you're discussing drugs with kids. Using of role playing to teach kids how to handle situation. How to do it and why is it effective? Key facts about fentanyl and fake pills that every parent should communicate to their kids? Other resources or tools to learn more about opioids, safety and or how to talk to their kids about it. And many more!   Learn more about Carla:   Website: https://www.snsifoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snsifoundation/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snsifoundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561437370726 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snsifoundation/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlaedouglin YouTube: https://youtube.com/@snsifoundation?si=pc2eUUa7YYRdJSZw   If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.artofFeminineNegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here: Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter):  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email:  [email protected]