Podcast Episode 278: How to Have Hard Conversations: Teaching Kids Healthy Conflict Resolution with Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC
Let’s face it, conflict is as much a part of life as laundry and grocery runs. Teaching kids healthy conflict skills is a gift that keeps on giving. When you teach your kids how to handle conflict healthily, you’re equipping them with essential life skills.
Hard conversations are just part of the parenting journey. Embrace them as opportunities to teach and grow—both for your kids and for yourself. Teaching kids healthy conflict skills requires patience, empathy, and a touch of humor. With these qualities, you can navigate these challenges and come out stronger on the other side.
Lucky for you, today’s topic is all about tackling those tough talks, the ones that make you want to hide under the bed. Buckle up for a crash course in healthy conflict resolution, brought to you by your trusty podcast hosts and our expert guests, Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC. Sara and Kyle are the founders of the Art of Raising Humans Podcast. They coach families all over the world to help support and equip them to raise children that are self-controlled, respectful, and kind.
So here’s to fewer meltdowns, more meaningful conversations, and a whole lot of happy, healthy relationships! Teaching kids healthy conflict skills is key to achieving this balance.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- How to teach your kids to embrace conflict when it arises and to deal with it in a healthy manner
- Ways to approach difficult conversations and situations with your children
- The importance of working with your spouse to blend your parenting styles in a way that works for both of you AND supports your kids
- How to start small when it comes to spending money on yourself without feeling the guilt
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