When it comes to tough conversations to have with our kids, most of us know that we'll have to have "the talk" about sex sooner rather than later. Those conversations can be a little awkward or uncomfortable, but at least there are tons of great resources online about how to navigate conversations about sex with kids. But many of us might not have thought about the fact that we'll likely have to talk to our little ones about what addiction is and how addiction can affect people's lives.
In the most recent episode of Momtourage, host Keri opened up about the fact that her own father has been struggling with addiction and recently fell off the wagon. She's been grappling with how to best explain addiction to her own young children, and shared some helpful tips and language for how she's explained to her daughter that a beloved family member was struggling and sick.
The Momtourage mamas, who we can always rely on to be hilarious and snarky, weren't afraid to get serious this week — and it's a conversation we all need to hear.
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Come for the helpful tips, stay for the playdate snark.
Also in the latest Momtourage episode (which is found in all the places where we listen to podcasts and presented by yours truly, CafeMom) — talk of the ever-popular playdate. For those of us who've ever wondered if we REALLY have to host yet another playdate or suffer through the awkwardness of watching someone else's kid have a meltdown during a playdate, Keri and Ashley can relate! Tune in for their funny rants about the horrors of both playdates and kinetic sand, which are way too relatable!
Listen to Momtourage here!
