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Authentic Conversations with Your Kids: The Power of No Secrets and Age-Appropriate Truths.

🎙️ "I'm being more truthful with my kids than I ever thought I would be. I want them to know, when they mess up, I've done worse." 🎙️ - Jen Keefe

As our kids grow older, the conversations we have with them evolve. It's not just about what they did at school today; it's about life, mistakes, and the lessons we've learned. 🌱

I've found myself sharing more of my past with my kids, not to glorify my mistakes, but to humanize them. To let them know that messing up is a part of life, and it's okay. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️

The goal is to create a shame-free zone where they can be open about their experiences and learn from them, just as I did from mine. 🚫🙈

We have a general rule: no secrets. While some truths are age-appropriate, you can always offer a version of the truth that aligns with where they are in life. 📏

Clip from the podcast Self Directed Episode 35 with guest Jen Keefe and hosts Cecilie & Jesper Conrad - Listen to the full episode at @TheConradFamily365

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