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    Parents should have open and honest conversations with their children as they grow from infancy through adolescence. Conversations should include discussing emotions, answering questions, and talking through life experiences for younger children. For older children, conversations about puberty, substance use, relationships, and other challenges are important, along with encouraging open communication and finding answers together.

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    Parents should have open and honest conversations with their children as they grow from infancy through adolescence. Conversations should include discussing emotions, answering questions, and talking through life experiences for younger children. For older children, conversations about puberty, substance use, relationships, and other challenges are important, along with encouraging open communication and finding answers together.

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    ABC’s OF HEALTHY KIDS | T: Tough Conversations

    Conversation Cheat Sheet


    Parents: Here are some tips and tricks to help
    with conversations as your child grows.

    Infants and toddlers Preschool and


    • Talk to them often early elementary
    • Use real words • Help children talk about emotions
    • Respond to noises and babble • Answer questions –serious or silly –
    • Read aloud on many topics with honesty
    • Teach correct names for body parts
    so kids can clearly communicate
    Upper elementary about personal health and safety
    and middle school • Talk about possible hazards at home
    or elsewhere (earthquakes, fire,
    • Make time every day to check in
    water safety, etc.)
    • Don’t just answer questions –
    ask and listen
    • Talk through big feelings and life
    experiences like loss and grief High school and young adult
    • Have open conversations about • Don’t shy from uncomfortable
    puberty, substance use, or conversations
    other new challenges they may • Ask deeper questions. Instead of
    encounter “how was your day?”, ask about
    specific activities, friendships or
    interests
    • Encourage other trusted adults in
    their life
    • “I don’t know” is a fair response.
    Work with them to find the answers.

    ABC’s OF HEALTHY KIDS: www.snohd.org/healthykids • www.snohd.org/activities

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