Raising Good Humans

Ep 84: How To Talk To Middle Schoolers About Thorny Topics

Mar 5, 2021
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ADVICE

Communicating with Teens

  • Understand that teens' language changes as they seek independence.
  • Build rapport for better communication during adolescence.
ADVICE

The BRIEF Model

  • Use the BRIEF model (Begin Peacefully, Relate to Your Kid, Interview for Data, Echo What You Hear, Feedback) for essential conversations.
  • Don't just lecture; have exploratory conversations where kids share their thoughts and feelings.
ADVICE

Hygiene and Self-Care

  • Frame hygiene conversations as self-care, respecting kids' choices.
  • Focus on providing information for good decisions and empowering them.
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