The Mom Panel: Building Trust and Communication with Preteens -- Why Openness Matters

In this episode of 'The Mom Panel,' Tiesha, Michelle, Jill and I discuss effective ways to communicate with preteens.  Michelle discusses how to approach the prepubescent stage, particularly for parents with a conservative background, while Jill focuses on fostering communication with younger children using tools like Talking Points Cards to foster meaningful dialogue and more! What a fun and insightful discussion we had. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates03:11 Navigating Motherhood and Self-Care06:01 Family Adventures and Travel Experiences08:56 The Importance of Play in Parenting14:58 Bonding Through Play: Insights and Experiences17:38 Connecting with Our Children20:54 Parenting Across Generations22:01 The Challenges of Parenting Older Children24:02 Understanding Play in Child Development30:18 Schema-Driven Play and Its Importance34:01 Adapting to Your Child's Unique Needs39:43 Open-Ended Play and Its Benefits42:17 The Role of Play Styles in Parenting47:43 Facilitating Play and Creativity51:01 Navigating Play with Adult Children54:20 The Importance of Play Across Ages58:22 Reflecting on Childhood Activities01:01:10 Embracing Playfulness in ParentingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-lifeLicense code: DSIJQQHG0EARF9BPhttps://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/black-coffeeLicense code: MFHFRGQLQEZYMC0NCommunication Tools:Talking Points Cards link: https://talkingpointcards.com/a/rewards/r/e239c745*Just a heads up: this is a referral code and we may earn store credit when it's used. Thanks for supporting us!*Support the showWant to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us at:  [email protected]