Having Meaningful Conversations

Family life has its ups and downs. And when someone is dealing with one of those downs, it affects everyone in the family.  Some of the issues that affect our families, just to name a few, are divorce, addiction, mental health issues, a political climate that affects our ability to dialogue with one another, across various boundaries and differences. 

It's not always easy to navigate these issues with children, whether your children are young, or in their teens. 
Here are some tips to help us navigate families through these difficult times/topics. We've gathered advice from experienced parents, psychologists, physicians, and other professionals, that we hope helps parents and guardians have those difficult conversations. Having good resources, the necessary information, and a strong support system makes a difference.
Find  a resource developed by the team of Strong Catholic Family Faith to create parent small groups to support one another in having meaningful conversations with your children.  
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As we continue to curate resources, please return to these pages often.
Content:
Conversations In the Family
  • Divorce
  • Addictions
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Death, Loss, Grief
  • Transforming Hate into Love
  • Loving Relationships & Safe Environment 
Talking about Tragedy, Violence, Pandemics, Natural Disasters (below)
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Conversations in the Family

I Doubt It: Making Space for Hard Questions (Fuller Youth Institute)
​21 Questions to Ask Kids After School (iMOM)