EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 13 MIN
Should You Discuss Negative Life Events In Your History With Your Kids?
from The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten · host Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
There's a lot of nuance to the topic of whether you should tell your kids about negative things from your past, including poverty, abuse, parents' mental health issues, or more. How can you navigate the balance between authenticity and care with your children during these topics, and how does your approach change over time?Join our men's coaching group! email [email protected] to sign up and learn more: https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/mens-coaching-groupMy newest venture, including ALL BRAND NEW POSTS EVERY DAY: https://buymeacoffee.com/drpsychmom/postsTo get over 220 more episodes, most recently Agreeableness: Helps All Relationships And It Isn't "Being a Doormat", subscribe here! https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmomFor coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/For therapy or coaching, contact us at [email protected] or visit https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/
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There's a lot of nuance to the topic of whether you should tell your kids about negative things from your past, including poverty, abuse, parents' mental health issues, or more. How can you navigate the balance between authenticity and care with your children during these topics, and how does your approach change over time?Join our men's coaching group! email [email protected] to sign up and learn more: https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/mens-coaching-groupMy newest venture, including ALL BRAND NEW POSTS EVERY DAY: https://buymeacoffee.com/drpsychmom/postsTo get over 220 more episodes, most recently Agreeableness: Helps All Relationships And It Isn't "Being a Doormat", subscribe here! https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmomFor coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/For therapy or coaching, contact us at [email protected] or visit https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/
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