Communication
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Communication, Lifestyle, Parenting
Mini Edit: Beginning Sex Ed Conversations
Christine answers the question, “What are the first sex ed conversations I should have with my kid?”
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Advocacy, Communication, Guest Interview
Understanding Privilege + Centering Empathy (with Amber Coleman-Mortley)
We get it; talking about race and privilege can be difficult. We’re here to help. Christine is joined by the incredible Amber Coleman-Mortley, whose “hugs and truth” approach to communication is basically what all of us need. Christine and Amber talk about approaching and understanding privilege and whiteness, framed around the actions of centering empathy, creating space for others, and learning about other cultures.
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Embracing Vulnerability + Power In Sharing (with Laura Tremaine)
Being vulnerable and sharing yourself can be difficult, whether in person or on social media. Christine talks with Laura Tremaine (host of the podcast 10 Things To Tell You and author of the forthcoming book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. 10 Questions to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level) about sharing as an antidote to loneliness, the challenges women face sharing, how to handle critics, establishing sharing boundaries around family, and ninja friendship tips.
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Communication, Social Quandaries
How To Increase Your Election Impact When You’re Exhausted
The upcoming 2020 U.S. election is a turning point for our future. But when your mind and heart is already breaking under the weight of today's news, how do you find the energy—or even the willingness—to do more? Christine and Asha acknowledge the political overwhelm most of us feel, and share small, simple, and even silent things you can do (beyond voting) to increase your election impact. This is an open-hearted and practical conversation about how to express your values through your political engagement, with options for everyone, no matter what your time, experience, or personality.
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Communication, Guest Interview, Parenting, Relationships
How To Talk About Gender Identity (with Casey Brown)
Language evolves over time; we need to evolve with it. Christine interviews Casey Brown about gender identity, language, and parenting. They talk about Casey’s gender identity journey over the last 17 years, the importance of giving kids room around gender identity, how kids are often more comfortable than adults when talking about gender, “pronouns 101,” and how compassionately communicating with other human beings boils down to some really, really simple universals and actions.
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Helping Kids Handle Disappointment
We all know intellectually that kids learn from challenges, and they grow stronger and have more self-confidence when they learn to navigate those challenges. But when you’re actually going through it it’s hard, as a parent, to watch your kid struggle. It’s also hard to identify where the line is between reasonable struggle and a real need for help. Christine and Asha share 8 tips for how parents can help kids handle disappointment while not hovering.
