How To Talk To Kids About Anything

<p>Dr. Gail Dines is a Professor Emerita of sociology and women’s studies at Wheelock College in Boston. She is the author of numerous books and articles, and her latest book, Pornland: How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality, has been translated into five languages. Dr Dines is the founding president of the Non-profit, Culture Reframed. Dedicated to building resilience and resistance […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-porn-with-gail-dines-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids about Porn with Gail Dines – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>This podcast will focus on how to talk to kids about anxiety and OCD. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Dr. Eli Lebowtiz about the key to helping kids cope with their anxious behavior—acceptance and confidence. This podcast provides many scripts and strategies for parents and educators.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-breaking-free-of-anxiety-and-ocd-with-eli-lebowitz-phd/">How to Talk to Kids about Breaking Free of Anxiety and OCD with Eli Lebowitz, PhD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today’s parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-raise-humans-in-a-digital-world-with-diana-graber-rerelease/">How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>This episode of How to Talk to Kids about Anything focuses on effective communication tools that parents can use to best reach their children as they enter middle school and the teen years. How do we engage in respectful and effective dialogue, give constructive feedback, problem-solve and provide boundaries and still navigate the complex terrain of teenhood? Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews William Stixrud and Ned Johnson in this lively and fascinating exchange.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-with-kids-to-build-motivation-stress-tolerance-a-happy-home-with-dr-william-stixrud-ned-johnson/">How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance & a Happy Home with Dr. William Stixrud & Ned Johnson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special guest: Seth Perler. What is executive functioning and what does it have to do with our children’s success in school and life? My next guest explains that Executive Function is what it takes to get stuff done (such as homework, writing a paper or cleaning a room, etc.). In other words, it’s the ability to “execute​” […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-help-kids-who-struggle-with-executive-function-skills-in-school-and-in-life-with-seth-perler-rerelease/">How to Help Kids Who Struggle with Executive Function Skills in School and in Life with Seth Perler – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-help-kids-learn-friendship-skills-and-avoid-social-isolation-with-caroline-maguire-rerelease/">How to Help Kids Learn Friendship Skills and Avoid Social Isolation with Caroline Maguire – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>This podcast episode focuses on talking to tweens about topics that range from sexuality and technology to the changing parent-child relationship. How do you approach tweens so that both people feel heard? Michelle Icard suggests the BRIEF method which stands for: Begin peacefully, Relate to your child, Interview to collect information, Echo what you’re hearing, and give Feedback.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-teens-about-topics-that-matter-with-michelle-icard/">How to Talk to Teens about Topics that Matter with Michelle Icard</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Dina Alexander We are surrounded by media messaging everyday. The TV we watch, the billboards we see, the radio we listen to and the social media we read and share just to name a few. A great deal of our media is good- fine- interesting and even helpful—but there is a lot of […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-media-literacy-and-deconstructing-advertising-with-dina-alexander-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids About Media Literacy and Deconstructing Advertising with Dina Alexander – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW This podcast provides tips and scripts for talking to kids about suicide. What are the risk factors? What are the protective factors? And what should we say if a child seems that they are hopeless, helpless or have said that they are thinking about ending their life. This […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-suicide-risk-and-prevention-with-jonathan-b-singer-ph-d-lcsw/">How to Talk to Kids about Suicide Risk and Prevention with Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D., LCSW</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Judith Warner – This podcast is about how to help ourselves and our children navigate middle school successfully. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Judith Warner, author of “And Then They Stopped Talking to Me,” about middle school friendship, relationships, emotions, frustrations, screen-time and more.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-middle-school-with-judith-warner/">How to Talk to Kids about Middle School with Judith Warner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Debbie Reber Debbie Reber is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of TiLT Parenting, a website, top podcast, and social media company for parents who are raising differently wired children. Her next book, Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World, comes out in June 2018. She currently lives with her son […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-differently-wired-children-with-debbie-reber-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids about Differently-Wired Children with Debbie Reber – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Cooper Lawrence, PhD – This podcast is about celebrities and the impact they have on our children through social media, movies, TV shows and more. How do celebrities get such a hold on people? Why does what they do and say influence what our children do, say and believe? Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Dr. Cooper […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-celebrity-culture-influence-imperfections-with-cooper-lawrence-phd/">How to Talk to Kids about Celebrity Culture, Influence & Imperfections with Cooper Lawrence, PhD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Jessica Herthel This podcast is aimed to help parents and educators understand how to knowledgably and compassionately talk about transgender youth and gender expression with children. Especially when many people have their own preconceived notions about gender, it can be hard to speak about the spectrum of gender expression in a non-biased and […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-transgender-youth-with-jessica-herthel-re-release/">How to Talk to Kids about Transgender Youth with Jessica Herthel – Re-Release</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Dr. Dehra Harris Children who are differently wired, and in particular, children with ADHD, can often feel like something is “wrong” with their brain. “Why can’t I pay attention?” “Why am I getting yelled at right now?” While there are some clear challenges that children with ADHD face in school and in some everyday […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-impulsivity-adhd-with-dr-dehra-harris-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids about Impulsivity & ADHD with Dr. Dehra Harris – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Andrea Umbach All people, young or old, experience fears or anxiety at one time or another in their lives. These feelings are often normal- even protective- because they tell us when we need to use caution, run, fight or get help. Kids may fear the dark, or spiders, or being separated from their […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-fears-phobias-with-dr-andrea-umbach-re-release/">How to Talk to Kids about Fears & Phobias with Dr. Andrea Umbach Re-Release</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Carrie Goldman Bullying is a hot topic these days- of course it is. Studies tell us that, more and more, bullying can have a lasting effect on a person’s mental health. Not to mention, we hear tragic stories about children feeling hopeless and helpless when they are being bullied- even some who have […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-bullying-with-carrie-goldman-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids about Bullying with Carrie Goldman – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Caroline Knorr Ever see an ad for a toy, movie, TV show or book and wonder, is that right for my child? Wish you had knew from a completely unbiased, well-researched, independent child-focused organization how to pick the best apps, best websites and best educational videos for your kids at the most optimal […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-media-technology-with-caroline-knorr-of-common-sense-media-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids about Media & Technology with Caroline Knorr of Common Sense Media – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Kara Kinney Cartwright – This podcast will focus on teaching boys to recognize the humanness in everyone—to be kind and to NOT be an assh*le. How can we teach our sons to have positive interactions, make good decisions and recognize when they are being jerkfaces? We talk about all of it on the How to […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-boys-about-not-being-aholes-with-kara-kinney-cartwright/">How to Talk to Boys about Not Being A$$holes with Kara Kinney Cartwright</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Sue Scheff In today’s digitally driven world, disaster is only a click away. This is the written on the front flap of my next guest’s new book, Shame Nation. On this podcast, we’ve talked about the good and bad of the digital world- it can be a place of immense resource and positive education- […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-preventing-and-overcoming-online-shaming-with-sue-scheff-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids about Preventing and Overcoming Online Shaming with Sue Scheff – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Lisa Selin Davis – This podcast will focus on gender and identity. What it means to be a tomboy in 2020? How is kids’ concept of gender formed? Lisa Selin Davis and Dr. Robyn Silverman discuss “boy territory,” “girl territory,” and what happens when the boundaries get blurred.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-gender-and-identity-with-lisa-selin-davis/">How to Talk to Kids about Gender and Identity with Lisa Selin Davis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Christine Koh – This podcast will focus on minimalist parenting- getting more out of life by doing less. Are you finding life seems to be about acquiring more, doing more, overscheduling and overparenting? It’s time to stop the madness! This podcast episode helps us to declutter, pair-down and pull back from the hamster-wheel of […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-embrace-minimalist-parenting-with-dr-christine-koh/">How to Embrace Minimalist Parenting with Dr. Christine Koh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Gretchen Rubin We all have different kinds of kids that we parent, teach or coach. Think about it. Some seem easy as pie and others drive you absolutely bonkers. You give one kid a responsibility or perhaps you help one kid set a goal- and he’s on it. Committed and ready to whatever it […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-the-four-tendencies-of-personality-can-help-us-better-understand-our-kids-with-gretchen-rubin-rerelease/">How the Four Tendencies of Personality Can Help Us Better Understand Our Kids with Gretchen Rubin – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Christine Pearce Rampone & Dr. Kristine Keane – This podcast will focus on talking to kids about what really helps a person to succeed in sports and in life- learning from failure, handling pressure, building confidence, being accountable and strengthening their mental and physical skills. Dr. Robyn Silverman talks with sports icon, Christie Pearce Rampone […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-succeeding-in-sports-and-in-life-with-christie-pearce-rampone-dr-kristine-keane/">How to Talk to Kids about Succeeding in Sports and in Life with Christie Pearce Rampone & Dr. Kristine Keane</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Dina Alexander</p> <p>So who wants more information about how to have THE talk with their kids. You know the one. THE SEX TALK! This is one of those conversations that often makes us all squirm in our seats and yet, gotta have it. And remember, while you may not be talking to your kids about sex yet, you’ll need to talk about it at some point—and likely sooner than later, no matter what your family values are and what you personally think your children should or shouldn’t be doing. And for those of you who have already been in the thick of it—perhaps you’ve already had a discussion about privacy, your child’s body or sex itself – remember, it’s never one big talk, but a series of little ones, so this podcast can help provide you with one, two or three extra nuggets you might not have thought of yet when the topic comes up again. And you know it will! It always does.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-sex-featuring-dina-alexander-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids about Sex featuring Dina Alexander – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Meghan Leahy – Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the stress and perfectionism of our overparenting culture–and at the same time, yearned for solutions to ease the struggles of everyday family life? Perhaps you have been caught at the grocery store with a tantruming 2-year-old, made organic salmon for your 4-year-old only to have it […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-forego-impossible-parenting-standards-tap-into-our-own-wisdom-with-meghan-leahy/">How to Forego Impossible Parenting Standards & Tap into Our Own Wisdom with Meghan Leahy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore Friendship can be a beautiful part of life. We laugh, cry, play, talk and experience life with friends as we grow up. I mean, thinking back to your childhood, no doubt there are many moments that many of us can remember that involve friends. But that doesn’t mean that friendship […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-making-keeping-friends-with-dr-eileen-kennedy-moore-relaunch/">How to Talk to Kids about Making & Keeping Friends with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore – Relaunch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Kate Rope – We often get a great deal of advice about how to raise our children but don’t always hear the best ways we can take care of ourselves and stay sane WHILE raising our children. Who can you turn to when things aren’t going smoothly? How can you talk about it when you […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-mental-health-while-parenting-with-kate-rope/">How to Take Care Of Your Mental Health While Parenting with Kate Rope</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Scott Sonenshein This podcast provides: Tips: How to help our kids do more with less and become more resourceful. How can we be more creative? Scott also talks about taking “field trips,” creative atypical birthday parties, reaffirming play, modeling, little seed creativity. Scripts: Saying no to our children, what to say when your […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-resourcefulness-with-scott-sonenshein-rerelease/">How to talk to kids about resourcefulness with Scott Sonenshein – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Rosalind Wiseman – We all need to hone the ability to regulate ourselves and teach and model for our children and students how to do the same. That means sharpening our social and emotional skills so that we can function and thrive in today’s society—creating healthy relationships and health and wellbeing for ourselves as well. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-help-parents-kids-cope-with-big-issues-during-tough-times-with-rosalind-wiseman/">How to Help Parents & Kids Cope with Big Issues During Tough Times with Rosalind Wiseman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>This podcast will focus on how to talk to kids about healthy, caring, romantic relationships. When you were a teen, who taught you about how to have a mutually beneficial, successful romantic relationship? Who is teaching your teen? Dr. Weissbourd and his team released a report on May 17th called The Talk: How Adults Can […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-healthy-caring-romantic-relationships-with-dr-richard-weissbourd-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids about Healthy, Caring Romantic Relationships with Dr. Richard Weissbourd – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Nefertiti Austin – Each year, thousands of Americans choose to go through the adoption process to build their families. Those who know me, know that my 2 children were both adopted by my husband and myself and also happen to be full blood siblings. Just a little bit over 12 years ago, we began the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-about-racism-adoption-and-parenting-a-black-boy-in-america-with-nefertiti-austin/">How to Talk About Racism, Adoption and Parenting a Black Boy in America with Nefertiti Austin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Lori Lite More and more, kids are feeling stressed out in today’s world. This is a topic that comes up often- and of course it does, between academics, sports, homework, performance, lack of free play, reduced recess, political unrest, overworked parents and more, kids are being pulled in many directions and so are parents. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-stress-management-with-lori-lite-relaunch/">How to Talk to Kids about Stress Management with Lori Lite – ReLaunch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Madeline Levine, PhD – The pandemic is still going strong and the date to open many states is being pushed out further and further. A few states are starting to open here and there but many parents still feel a lot of anxiety around going back to “normal” even as COVID-19 has claimed over a […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-prepare-kids-to-thrive-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-with-madeline-levine-phd/">How to Prepare Kids to Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World with Madeline Levine, PhD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>This podcast will focus on how white kids are being educated about race and racism in America. While we know from research that black families teach their children about social inequalities, race and racism from an early age, what are white families doing? Are families and communities a place where white kids learn to become […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-white-kids-about-race-racism-with-dr-margaret-hagerman-rerelease/">How to Talk to White Kids about Race & Racism with Dr. Margaret Hagerman – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Margie Warrell</p> <p>This podcast provides:</p> <p> Tips: Specific tips on what to do to help our children take healthy risks and lead a brave life.</p> <p> Scripts: What to say (and how to show and model) to our kids about getting out of their comfort zone as well as what kinds of risks are worth taking.<br /> How to add bravery into everyday experiences</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-being-brave-with-margie-warrell-relaunch/">How to Talk to Kids About Being Brave with Margie Warrell – ReLaunch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Kristin Russo - When a child or teen comes out to their parents as gay, parents are often left with many unanswered questions fueled by fear, lack of knowledge or concerns about the wellbeing of their child. The conversations that need to take place are not as much about you answering questions for your child but about your child answering questions for you. Your child has likely been navigating the coming-out process for quite some time, now, you will be faced with decisions about how you will react to the information. How will you share this information with others? How can you best support your child? What if you fear for their safety? What’s the deal with pronouns? You might also grapple with how your child’s sexuality fits in with your faith, your previous hopes and dreams for them and your relationship. Well, it doesn’t make sense to stick our heads in the sand. It’s time to learn the answers for everyday questions and concerns when you are a parent, aunt/uncle, teacher, grandparents of loved one of a kid who is gay. For guidance on this topic we have Kristin Russo on the show today.</p> <p>Kristin Russo is a writer, speaker, educator and consultant with a focus on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) issues. She is also co-host & producer of Buffering the Vampire Slayer alongside musician Jenny Owen Youngs, which was named one of the top 30 podcasts of the decade by Paste Magazine. She has a great book with co-author Dan Owens called This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids. You can find her at kristinnoeline.com</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-help-parents-understand-support-their-lgbtq-kids-with-kristin-russo/">How to Help Parents Understand & Support their LGBTQ Kids with Kristin Russo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Amy Morin, LCSW</p> <p>Ever wonder: What is the secret of success? Is it intelligence? Talent? Luck? Perhaps a bit. But more and more the research is telling us that the X-factor—the reason why some people fail and other succeed comes down to grit or what is sometimes referred to as mental toughness or mental strength. What is mental strength? How can we develop it? And How can parents, teachers and coaches help kids to develop mental strength? These are just some of the questions we are going to get answers to on today’s podcast with Amy Morin.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-being-mentally-strong-with-amy-morin-lcsw-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids about being Mentally Strong with Amy Morin, LCSW – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Ron L. Deal, MMFT - Every person in a family wants to feel loved and wants to be able to show love to others who they care about and appreciate. And while that concept may be simple- the execution can be surprisingly complicated as not everyone gives and receives love in the same way. Some may desire reassuring physical touch while another person enjoys compliments, encouragement and other words of affirmation. Still others may feel most loved when they receive gifts or their family members do acts of service for them—cooking, cleaning, picking up the dry cleaning, or fixing something that might help the other person. Some prefer quality time. Perhaps you recognize your love language in all of these—and the love languages of others in your family. Things get convoluted-- and well-intentioned people miss the mark when they, for instance, value acts of service but their partner or children show love through quality time or words of affirmation. Not to mention, this can be hard enough in a family that hasn’t gone through the life altering changes like divorce, remarriage or death of a parent—but what about the blended family who has to navigate step parents, step siblings, step grandparents with all of their nuances, needs, rules, emotions, concerns and ways that all of these different people want to feel valued and important? Blended families must deal with the pain of the past, the complexities of new relationships and the unique challenges that come with creating one family. As parents and stepparents, how can we have these important conversations about fear, loss, inclusion, empathy and connection—tying the binds between the biological family members and the new family members? How do we find love, strengthen it and keep it in a step family? For these answers, I have the honor of having a wonderful conversation with our guest today, Ron L. Deal.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-step-families-and-blended-families-with-ron-l-deal-mmft/">How to Talk to Kids about StepFamilies and Blended Families with Ron L. Deal, MMFT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Katie Hurley</p> <p>This podcast provides:</p> <p> Tips: Katie talks about watching for stress-signs, encouraging play, dealing with differences between parents and children, using empathic listening, using stress words and problem-solving, stop and label, self care, body mapping, deep breathing.</p> <p> Scripts: Instead of problem solving, use some empathic listening and reflect back what your child is saying. Examples are given. Also how to talk to kids about pitching in when parents are stressed out (and ask for help when they are!).</p> <p> Barriers to success: Differences between how parents and children cope with stress (coming from different worlds).</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-raise-joyful-kids-in-a-stressful-world-with-katie-hurley-rerelease/">How to Raise Joyful Kids In a Stressful World with Katie Hurley – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Cara Natterson - This podcast will focus on how to decode boys and talk to boys about puberty, sex, porn, nudes and body image. It’s vital that we talk to boys about these tough topics as it’s part of keeping them healthy and safe—and that’s a big part of our job as parents. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Dr. Cara Natterson about how to talk to boys about this sensitive subject matter. Boys deserve to have the right information that helps them learn about positive relationships and sex and, at the same time, helps to protect them from becoming vulnerable to societal messages about body image, pornography and violence.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-boys-about-puberty-sex-porn-and-body-image-with-dr-cara-natterson/">How to Talk to Boys about Puberty, Sex, Porn and Body Image with Dr. Cara Natterson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Wendy Young</p> <p>This podcast provides:</p> <p> Tips:<br /> How to co-regulate<br /> How to get off the anger merry-go-round.<br /> How to use “a bug and a wish.”<br /> How to help kids realize the anger cues<br /> How to construct a mad box and why<br /> How to process the feelings and interactions after the incident is over.<br /> Speaking out loud about our own anger and how we process it<br /> N.O.W. Learn how to Normalize, Offer opportunities/strategies, Work with children on managing big feelings</p> <p> Scripts:<br /> What to say when your children have big feelings and are showing intensity.<br /> How to help children describe how big their feelings are at that moment.<br /> Helping kids know what to do when they want to engage in negative behaviors- what can we do instead?<br /> How to give hope when helping kids managing big, intense feelings<br /> How to process the feelings after the incident is over<br /> Walking through the steps of calming down our anger out loud.<br /> Exactly what to say when children are in the throws of messy feelings.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-anger-big-feelings-with-wendy-young-rerelease/">How to Talk to Kids About Anger & Big Feelings with Wendy Young – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Diana Kapp - Although hidden from many history books, where credit wasn’t provided, or downplayed in media where coverage skewed towards gains boys and men were making, women have been making strides, creating useful inventions and running companies for longer than we know. But credit needs to be revealed if we are going to ensure that girls and boys have strong female role models and understand that women bring greatness, innovation, indomitable spirit, focus, ingenuity and leadership to this world in many of the same ways—and in different ways than do men. Without women’s creativity and persistence, we wouldn’t have some of the greatest inventions that we completely take for granted! Just dip back into history for a moment and we can reveal, for example, that the first dishwasher was developed by a woman. The Brooklyn Bridge? Woman. Windshield wipers, the game of monopoly, the brown paper bag? All developed by women. And today, we also have incredible examples of motivated, innovative women that are positive examples of taking risks, trying again, working hard, knocking off the negative self talk and forgetting about perfectionism on the way to success. We can learn a lot from these women- and today, we are going to discuss how we can use their stories to help inspire children when we are having conversations about such topics as success, persistence, risk-taking and perfectionism. And for that, I have invited author, Diana Kapp, on the show today.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-entrepreneurial-women-who-take-risks-lead-with-diana-kapp/">How to Talk to Kids about Women Who Take Risks & Lead with Diana Kapp</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Karen Young has worked as a psychologist in private practice and in educational settings. She founded the popular website, Hey Sigmund, which attracts millions of readers each year. Karen is a sought-after speaker, both at home in Australia and internationally. She is the author of ‘Hey Warrior’, a book for kids to help them understand anxiety and find their ‘brave’. The book has now been translated into a number of languages—and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome her to How to Talk to Kids about Anything</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-about-anxiety-in-kids-with-karen-young-rerelease/">How to Talk about Anxiety in Kids with Karen Young – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>This podcast will focus on the talking to kids (and teaching kids) about money. Raising children who understand money is vital to their future financial health, independence and future fiscal behavior. Children and teens need to learn the value of money as well as how to budget, plan, earn, save, invest and give to causes and charities that mean something to them. Money management is a life skill that all children must learn—so let’s get the information we need right here!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-money-with-neale-godfrey-rerelease/">How to talk to Kids about Money with Neale Godfrey – ReRelease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>This podcast will focus on self-injury and how to help young people who are self-harming to find healthier ways to cope with stress, pain and big emotions. Those who are self-injuring are not attempting to die by suicide but rather aiming to find a way to feel better. Those who self-injure need help and Dr. Janis Whitlock provides the information we need to best support and understand those who are self-injuring.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-self-injury-with-dr-janis-whitlock/">How to Talk to Kids about Self-Injury with Dr. Janis Whitlock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>This podcast will focus on the importance of allowing children to fail. Discover why, during the school-age and teen years, it is vital for parents and educators to allow young people to experience the disappointment, frustration and struggle that occurs when they are challenged by life’s problems. Find out how failure and learning to bounce back and ultimately succeed, put children on the path to growing up and becoming successful, resilient and self-reliant adults.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-the-gift-of-failure-with-jessica-lahey-re-release/">How to talk to Kids About the Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey – (Re-Release)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Peggy Orenstein<br /> The pervasiveness of hook-up culture, ubiquity of locker room banter, accessibility of internet porn, media steeped with distorted images and wide acceptance of the “man box” or “bro culture” participation is having complex and negative effects on our boys. And as pornography has become a new kind of sex education that most boys are privy to by the tender age of 11 and sexual assault showing itself as a more commonplace occurrence, it is time for a change. As squeamish as it may make us, we’ve got to get talking to boys are sex. About consent. About empathy, porn, intimacy, media, misogyny, arousal, LGBTQ, connection. This, as you all know by now, is not just one talk but a series of little and bog discussions along the way. It is not just for Moms or just for Dads- this is for all of us. When we unravel the hidden truths and put high beams on the realities of young male sexuality and culture in today’s world, we create a provocative paradigm-shift that can help us move forward to raising more-informed boys and better men.</p> <p>Peggy Orenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of Girls and sex, Cinderella Ate My Daughter, Waiting for Daisy, Flux and Schoolgirls. A contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, she has been published in USA Today, Parenting, Salon, the New Yorker and other publications, and has contributed commentary to NPR’s "All Things Considered." Her new book has come out to glowing reviews and is called Boys and Sex, Young Men on Hook Ups, Love, Porn, consent and navigating the new masculinity. She lives in Northern California with her husband and daughter.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-boys-about-sex-with-peggy-orenstein/">How to Talk to Boys about Sex with Peggy Orenstein</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Dr. Natasha Burgert</p> <p>Today we are discussing how to talk your child through the bedtime battle—and win. I know- we all need it! How many parents can say “me too” when they hear a sleepy parent talk about how their child wouldn’t go to sleep or woke up in the middle of the night—many of us have dealt with this, me included. My own daughter has had night terrors, nightmares, and I’m just not tired kind of nights. Perhaps that’s happened to you? It’s not an easy scenario- everyone is tired, sometimes over tired, we, as parents, get stressed as we still have to get the dishes done, we have to finish some work or we just simply want to find a time to relax and unwind after a long day. We clocked out at 8:30 but our kids are still working it. Aren’t we lucky to have someone who can help us deal with this challenge today?</p> <p> Dr. Natasha Burgert is a mom, pediatrician, blogger, educator, and National Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. In her full-time suburban private practice, she strives to leverage the traditional values and teachings of medical science within today's digital health revolution. Her work with patients has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Parents magazine. She has also been highlighted on NBC Nightly News, CBS This Morning, and other local news programs If she is not in clinic, you can find her on KCKidsDoc.com; as well as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. I had the pleasure of being teamed up with Dr. Natasha for an Education Nation’s Parent Toolkit Twitter Chat - she has incredibly helpful tips that we can use right away.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/talk-child-bedtime-battle-win-featuring-dr-natasha-burgert-2/">How to talk to your child through the bedtime battle featuring Dr. Natasha Burgert (Re-Release!)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest: Tina Payne Bryson, PhD<br /> Parenting encapsulates so many different aspects of care when it comes to a child. We receive messages about paying attention to how children are doing in school, with friends, what they are eating, how much they are playing, how hard they are working, if they are reading enough, sleeping enough, getting outside enough and much, much more. And while all of this is important—what do you think is the most important thing that a parent can do to make the biggest difference in the long run? The research tells us, it’s all about showing up. In fact, studies show that the best predictors for how any child turns out in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills and strong relationships is whether at least one key adult in the life of a child has consistently and predictably shown up for them physical AND emotionally. So today, we are going to hone in on exactly how we can show up for the children in our lives so that they can thrive. For this conversation, we have invited best-selling author, Tina Payne Bryson, on the show today.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-show-up-for-our-children-with-tina-payne-bryson-phd/">How to Show Up for Our Children with Tina Payne Bryson, PhD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>

<p>Special Guest Expert: Rosalind Wiseman. Today we are discussing how to talk to kids about treating each other with dignity and respect. What are the cultural messages that our kids receive? Are their differences between how boys deal with their relationships and girls cope with their relationships? How do kids bond and what do betrayals look like? How do we talk to other parents when our child has been an instigator of aggressive or bullying behavior and their child is the target AND how do we talk to the other parents when our child has been on the receiving end of aggressive or bullying behavior from their child. These are complicated questions and relationships- so thank goodness we have the best expert there is to talk about these issues, my friend and colleague, Rosalind Wiseman.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-conflict-dignity-and-bullying-with-rosalind-wiseman/">How to Talk to Kids about Conflict, Dignity and Bullying with Rosalind Wiseman- ReRelease!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://drrobynsilverman.com">Dr Robyn Silverman</a>.</p>