Ep. 125 - How to talk to your children about hard and scary things | Dr. Abigail Gewirtz
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This week’s guest is Dr. Abigail Gewirtz. A child psychologist and leading expert on families under stress. I felt called to get her on the show as soon as possible in the midst of Covid 19 and the big issues that are confronting society. And I’m grateful she found the time to speak with me.
Dr. Gerwitz is most interested in answering two questions:
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How do families cope when stressful events hit?
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How can parents manage their own worries in order to help their children be resilient in the face of hard times?
The problem is, most children can’t put these issues in perspective, and parents, often anxious themselves, can have a hard time talking to their kids without making it worse. Her book When the World Seems Like a Scary Place offers a clear and practical guide to having the kinds of tough conversations with your kids that really help.
Take a moment and ask them to tell you what they are feeling.
- Dr. Abigail Gewirtz
Think of this episode as a workshop. Dr. Gewirtz delivered so much insight and knowledge about how we as parents can best support our children in even the most difficult of times. Considering the past year, it was a privilege to have her on the show. From my heart, I hope this episode makes you feel more empowered as a parent.
As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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When the World Seems Like a Scary Place - Abigail’s book
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Website - Offers examples of how to start conversations with our kids about what is currently going on in the world
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Talking to your kids about Covid-19, by Dr. Abigail Gewirtz
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How to talk to your kids about racial and social injustice, by Dr. Abigail Gewirtz
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About Dr. Abigail Gewirtz
Dr. Gewirtz is a professor at the University of Minnesota developing and testing skills-based parenting programs that promote children’s resilience.
Her book When the World Feels Like a Scary Place can be found on Amazon.
You can find out more about Abi and her work via her website.
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