Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Monika Roots about talking to your teen about pornography.
How to Talk to Your Complex Kids [and Other Important Relationships]
Strained communication can create a hot mess of misunderstanding and conflict -- whether it's with your kids or any significant relationship in your life. In this FREE guide, you'll discover your role in communication dynamics and 10 simple but effective ways to help you build more trust and calm in your communication with your complex kids -- and any relationship.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Dr. Monika highlights the importance of ongoing communication and guidance when it comes to helping children navigate the digital world safely.
Dr. Monika stresses the significance of acknowledging vulnerability, offering genuine apologies, and making efforts to mend connections. By establishing trust, children are more likely to approach their parents with concerns or questions about online experiences.
Dr. Monika discusses the importance of being vigilant for signs of mental health changes that could indicate exposure to harmful online content or technology addiction.
Related Links:
Website: BendHealth.com
Let Go, Control Freak Parent!: https://impactparents.com/let-go-control-freak-parent
5 Steps to Settle Family Politics: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/5-steps-to-settle-family-politics/
Confident Parenting – Why Bother?: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/confident-parenting/
5 Tips for Having Embarrassing Conversations with Your Kids: https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/5-tips-for-having-embarrassing-conversations-with-your-kids/
A Parent’s Guide to Sexting, Texting, and Teens: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/a-parents-guide-to-sexting-texting-and-teens/
Handling Conflict with Complex Kids: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/handling-conflict-with-complex-kids
IPPF Report: https://www.ippf.org/sites/default/files/2016-05/ippf_cse_report_eng_web.pdf
Learning Network Newsletter: https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/issuebased_newsletters/issue-39/Learning-Network-Issue-39.pdf
Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/health/surgeon-general-social-media-warning-label.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb
Opinion: Surgeon General: Social Media Platforms Need A Health Warning: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/opinion/social-media-health-warning.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb
Teaching Kids to be Responsible with Technology: https://youtu.be/9_NbAkoaZjk
Intern'l Conf on ADHD 2022 Takeaway Part 2: Technology & Gaming Research: https://youtu.be/3OmacXsemNc?si=Avmr_v_c9YIBBVWn
Tech Overwhelm and the Metaverse: https://youtu.be/HXN4ShSNbvw
Surgeon General Warning on Social Media: How should parents respond?: https://youtu.be/H67o7CMioCM
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