Sonya Renee Taylor, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Body Is Not an Apology," shares her insights on engaging kids in tough conversations. She discusses the importance of honesty and radical love when addressing complex topics like climate change and sexuality. Taylor emphasizes that transparent dialogues foster self-esteem and creativity in children. Additionally, she offers practical advice on becoming a reliable guide and responding thoughtfully to tough questions, ensuring kids feel supported as they navigate the world.
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Talking to Kids About the Planet
Share the reality of environmental issues with children, acknowledging past mistakes.
Empower them to envision solutions, recognizing their unique perspective.
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Truth-Telling and Reliability
If adults hide the truth, they become unreliable narrators.
This makes kids rely on themselves and each other, which can be inaccurate.
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Creating Supportive Conditions
Create supportive conditions for children to handle difficult topics.
Address personal anxieties to be a better guide.
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This book, written by Sonya Renee Taylor, provides answers to common questions from young people on topics such as bodies, emotions, sexuality, gender, racism, families, school, friends, growing up, government, the environment, and religion. Using a conversational Q&A format, the book offers practical advice, affirmations, and resources to help young readers navigate life's challenges. It emphasizes countering negative messages about appearances and feelings, advocating for social justice, and promoting radical self-love. The tone is hip, humorous, and positive, with a clear message that adults are responsible for solving social problems[2][4].
The body is not an apology
Sonya Renee Taylor
In this book, Sonya Renee Taylor invites readers to reconnect with the radical origins of their minds and bodies and celebrate their collective strength. Taylor argues that body shame and oppression are interconnected with various forms of marginalization such as racism, homophobia, and sexism, which she terms 'body terrorism.' The book emphasizes the need to acknowledge and challenge internalized body shame and societal norms, promoting radical self-love as a foundational tool for social justice and global transformation. It includes personal anecdotes, discussion questions, and reflective prompts to help readers embark on a journey of self-love and social change[1][4][5].
386. How to Talk to Kids About Hard Things: Sonya Renee Taylor
Sonya Renee Taylor returns to help us talk to kids about hard things like climate change, racial injustice, and sex.
-The three rules to keep in mind when talking to kids about sex or any complex topic
-Why sharing reality with your kids protects their self-esteem long-term
-How to buy yourself some time when your kid asks you a tough question
-The best way to become a reliable narrator and guide for your child
Sonya Renee Taylor is one of many hands currently called to midwife the new world. She is a guide, poet, storyteller, vision holder, intuitive astrologer, and evangelist of radical love. She is the author of seven books including the New York Times bestseller The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self Love and her most recent offering for young readers The Book of Radical Answers.
We Can Do Hard Things 
