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Hard talks don’t have to feel like walking into a storm. Today we will unpack how parents can build trust early, stay steady under pressure, and guide kids through topics like death, sex, bullying, and mental health without shutting them down. The focus is simple and powerful: start small, stay honest, and keep connection at the center.
We dig into the conversations many families avoid and the hidden costs of silence, then offer practical steps you can use today. You’ll hear how short, non-threatening check-ins teach kids that you’re safe to approach, why timing and regulation matter, and how tone and body language can either invite openness or trigger defense. We share scripts you can adapt, like asking permission to talk, naming your emotions without oversharing, and using “I don’t know—let’s find out together” to move from authority to ally. You’ll also learn the difference between a lecture that lands with a thud and a dialogue that actually changes behavior.

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Music:
"Shine" -Newsboys
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Chapters

1. Welcome And Panel Introductions (00:00:00)

2. Why Hard Talks Matter Early (00:00:31)

3. Topics Parents Avoid And Risks (00:03:10)

4. Small Talks That Build Big Trust (00:06:41)

5. Modeling Honesty And Vulnerability (00:08:07)

6. Preparing For Difficult Conversations (00:09:31)

7. Age-Appropriate Ways To Tackle Tough Topics (00:12:22)

8. Choosing The Right Time To Talk (00:15:11)

9. Tone, Body Language, And Safety (00:16:45)

10. Dialogue Versus Lecture (00:19:01)

11. When Conversations Go Sideways (00:20:21)

12. Final Encouragement And Closing (00:22:12)

113 episodes

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Hard talks don’t have to feel like walking into a storm. Today we will unpack how parents can build trust early, stay steady under pressure, and guide kids through topics like death, sex, bullying, and mental health without shutting them down. The focus is simple and powerful: start small, stay honest, and keep connection at the center.
We dig into the conversations many families avoid and the hidden costs of silence, then offer practical steps you can use today. You’ll hear how short, non-threatening check-ins teach kids that you’re safe to approach, why timing and regulation matter, and how tone and body language can either invite openness or trigger defense. We share scripts you can adapt, like asking permission to talk, naming your emotions without oversharing, and using “I don’t know—let’s find out together” to move from authority to ally. You’ll also learn the difference between a lecture that lands with a thud and a dialogue that actually changes behavior.

Contact:
[email protected]
To Donate:
https://secure.calfarley.org/site/Donation2?3358.donation=form1&df_id=3358&mfc_pref=T
To Apply:
https://apply.workable.com/cal-farleys-boys-ranch/j/25E1226091/
For More Information about Cal Farley's Boys Ranch:
https://www.calfarley.org/
Music:
"Shine" -Newsboys
CCS License No. 9402

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome And Panel Introductions (00:00:00)

2. Why Hard Talks Matter Early (00:00:31)

3. Topics Parents Avoid And Risks (00:03:10)

4. Small Talks That Build Big Trust (00:06:41)

5. Modeling Honesty And Vulnerability (00:08:07)

6. Preparing For Difficult Conversations (00:09:31)

7. Age-Appropriate Ways To Tackle Tough Topics (00:12:22)

8. Choosing The Right Time To Talk (00:15:11)

9. Tone, Body Language, And Safety (00:16:45)

10. Dialogue Versus Lecture (00:19:01)

11. When Conversations Go Sideways (00:20:21)

12. Final Encouragement And Closing (00:22:12)

113 episodes

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