We're Here to Help 254: Risky Business & Mom’s Favorite
Jan 26, 2026
A caller is coached through a theatrical plan to prompt a serious conversation about slippery floors. A daughter navigates losing top-mom status and tries playful tactics to regain closeness. Gareth’s mom joins to record a jealousy-inducing voicemail and help stage reconnection. A follow-up shows a creative friendship contract healed childhood pretend-drama.
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Use A Safety Incident To Change Habits
- When a household habit creates a safety issue, address the specific behavior first and use a recent incident as leverage.
- Describe the harm calmly, propose a concrete alternative (e.g., sweep more, stop slick product) and exit the conversation quickly after agreement.
Frame The Conversation With A Mild Emergency
- Stage a believable minor accident to create urgency and frame the change as protecting you.
- Keep symptoms mild, mention concussion-like grogginess, then pivot immediately to the specific change you need.
Trade Tasks To Win The Ask
- Ask for one concrete cleaning change rather than criticizing overall tidiness.
- Offer to take on a simple substitute task (e.g., sweep) so the partner keeps control while removing the hazard.