How to Talk To Kids About Anything: An Interview with Dr. Robyn Silverman

Firstly I want to pre-warn you that we discuss some tough topics during this episode, like sex and consent, talking with your kids about death, and bullying. Please be aware, especially if younger ears are listening. Please click play with care.All parents will face that moment when they have to have some of life’s hard conversations and speaking with your child to prepare them for what comes in life is key. We don’t really know when the right time is but in life we have to put the building blocks in place relationally with our children so that when that time comes, we can have proactive, sensitive and good conversations. Take a listen to this episode where I speak to Dr Robyn Silverman about how to talk to your kids about anything. The topics we cover are:Dr Robyn discusses her bookThe biggest mistakes parents make when discussing big topicsHow to keep the conversation going once you’ve started When is the right time to talk to kids about sex and consent How to talk to kids about the mistakes and failures you makeWays to fess up and repair your relationship with each otherHow do you start talking with your kids on these big topicsHow kids realize they can help and teach you tooBooks which can be helpful tools Navigating your child's friendships and bullying How Dr Robyn rests and relaxesAnd remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!About the Guest: - Dr Robyn Silverman Known as the "Conversation Doc," Dr. Robyn Silverman is a child and teen development specialist and author of the [forthcoming] book, How to Talk to Kids About Anything, as well as the host of the popular podcast of the same name. She is a cofounder of the Powerful Words Character System, which gives educators the talking points they need to help children become kind, responsible citizens of the world. Dr. Robyn has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Early Show and Nightline and has been quoted in the New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, CNN.com, and many other publications. She lives with her husband, two kids and fuzzy rescue dog who loves sunning himself on their front steps, even in the summer heat of North Carolina. Find out all about the book at DrRobynSilverman.com. Website -  https://parenting.drrobynsilverman.com/Facebook: @DrRobynSilverman   X: @DrRobyn   IG: @DrRobynSilvermanDr Robyn Silverman’s new book launches on October 10th! How to Talk to Kids about Anything. https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Kids-about-Anything-Conversations/dp/1728246989About The Host - Janine HalloranJanine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. She is the Founder of 'Coping Skills for Kids', where she creates products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. Janine also founded 'Encourage Play’ which dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play!If you're interested in learning more about how to teach kids coping skills, download your free Coping Skills Toolkit:https://copingskillsforkids.com/newsletterThe Coping Skills Hub has everything you need to teach kids coping skills, learn more at https://copingskillsforkids.com/hubIf you'd like to purchase Janine's products, including the Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Skills for Teens Workbook, Social Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Cue Cards, and more, visit https://store.copingskillsforkids.com or https://amazon.com/copingskillsforkidsConnect with Janine on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/janinehalloranlmhcInstagram @janine_halloran and @copingskillsforkidsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JanineHalloranLMHCPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/encourageplay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-halloran-43787b7b/