When our kids say something rude or off-putting, our first instinct might be to scold. But what if we paused, and got curious instead? In my recent conversation with Jefferson Fisher on the podcast, he shared a powerful strategy I absolutely love: Ask them to repeat it. Most kids won’t say it the same way twice. Why? Because deep down, they know it wasn’t okay. Then, follow with a question of intent: “Did you say that to hurt my feelings?” It opens a doorway to empathy and awareness, without a lecture. Kids are constantly testing out language, tone, and power. Let’s guide them with calm, curiosity, and connection. 🎙 Catch the full conversation on How to Talk to Kids about Conflict and Communicating with Calm, featuring Jefferson Fisher on the How to Talk to Kids about Anything podcast. #HowToTalkToKids #ParentingTips #RaisingEmotionallyIntelligentKids #DrRobynSilverman #JeffersonFisher #ParentingScripts #PeacefulParenting #EmpathyInParenting #CalmCommunication
from Dr. Robyn Silverman
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