78: For Parents After a New Diagnosis - Should We Tell Our Child About Their Diagnosis?

Send us Fan MailOne of the most common and emotionally loaded questions parents ask after a diagnosis is whether to tell their child. In this episode, I'm speaking directly to parents who are weighing the benefits and risks of sharing diagnostic information with their child. We explore why there isn't a single "right" answer, but also how factors like age, understanding, and context matter. I'll also cover what parents are often really worried about when they ask this question.Rather than offering a script or a rule, this episode helps parents think through the purpose of sharing, the values guiding their decision, and how diagnosis can be framed in ways that support identity rather than limit it. If you're feeling unsure, conflicted, or afraid of saying the wrong thing, this conversation is meant to help you think clearly and compassionately about next steps.If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover, please email me at [email protected], direct message me on Instragram @SchoolPsychPodcast, or click "Send Us a Text" in this episode description.If you like the School Psych Podcast or find it helpful, please share it with a friend  or follow the podcast, so others are more likely to find it. Thank-you!Support the show