How To Talk To Kids About Death, Suicide, And...

This week, we are revisiting a previously aired episode.Jess and Scott dive deep into the science of impulse control in children, explaining why little ones struggle to control their impulses and how parents can effectively support this critical developmental process. They explor ...  Show more

In this short but packed episode, Jess dives into practical strategies to encourage independent play in children. She explains how foundational parent-child connection, combined with techniques like 'invitations to play' and creating a 'yes space', can naturally invite deep curio ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2375: Shelby Forsythia highlights common missteps parents make when talking to children about death. From using confusing e ...  Show more

Warning: this episode discusses suicide. Suicide is the leading cause of death in Australian young people — and there is no simple solution to this heartbreaking reality. As a problem that thrives in silence, Maggie Dent wants to get you okay with discussing suicide and suicidal ...  Show more

In today's culture, self-harm and suicidal ideation are more prevalent among teenagers than ever before. As parents, being informed and prepared is a matter of life and death. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the telltale signs that your child may be s ...  Show more

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Birthing is a topic we all want to weigh in on, but death?</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Not so much. We tend to avoid the subject, and when it comes to talking to our child about death, choosing the right words is hard.</span> <span s ...