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Refrain from Avoiding Difficult Conversations with Your Child from "summary" of 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do by Amy Morin
Avoiding difficult conversations with your child won't make problems disappear. In fact, avoiding those conversations can lead to more significant issues in the long run. Whether you're avoiding talking about death, divorce, or other tough topics, your child won't benefit from your silence. Parents often avoid tough conversations because they worry about saying the wrong thing or causing their child distress. But avoiding those discussions won't protect your child. When you refuse to talk about difficult subjects, your child may think those topi...Similar Posts
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