How To Improve Communication with Kids (with Ned Johnson)

Finding the right words to say is one of the ongoing challenges in parenting. Christine chats with Ned Johnson, co-author of the recently released What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home. Ned and Christine talk about communication challenges in the time of the pandemic, empathy pitfalls, the power of no-force, stress tolerance, and more.

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Resources mentioned in this episode

Minimalist Parenting (our book)
Parent Hacks (Asha’s book)
Ned Johnson: President of Prep Matters + co-author of The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives and What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home
The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence by Jessica Lahey
Tina Payne Bryson
Christine’s post on adverse childhood experiences
Christine’s CNN pieces on adolescent feelings and brains
How to Help Teens Weather Their Emotional Storms by Lisa Damour

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