EPISODE 29: Ever had that heart-dropping moment when your kid, in front of the entire family, curiously asks about a wildly embarrassing topic? Or the shock of discovering they were sexting? Or felt anxiety about needing to discuss bullying, divorce, or death with them?In such moments, it's easy to feel flustered and at a loss for words. However, these tough topics are challenges all parents must confront at some point. So, what should we say? What should we avoid doing? How can we earn their trust to share what's troubling them? How should we approach the conversation?If any of these questions resonate with you, this episode is a must-listen. Today, I'm diving deep into these exact challenges with the ultimate conversation expert, Dr. Robyn Silverman!Known as the "Conversation Doc," Dr. Robyn Silverman is a child and teen development specialist and the author of the book How to Talk to Kids About Anything (which absolutely hooked me). She's also the host of a podcast with the same title.Dr. Robyn sees young people as assets to be nurtured, not deficits to be managed. With this belief, she spends a lot of time talking, writing, and podcasting about effective strategies for parents, educators, and mentors to help children and teens flourish.In her work, Dr. Robyn confronts challenges with practical and accessible tips, scripts, stories, and steps to make even the toughest conversations and parenting situations easier.Join us as we talk about her latest book and dive into tough conversations, building trust and ensuring our children feel seen and heard in every discussion, no matter how tricky.Dive in, and let's turn those challenging chats into trust-building moments!Tune in now!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Who is Dr. Robyn Silverman? (01:19)The year when Dr. Robyn was bullied (02:59)When is the ideal moment (not) to act/speak? (06:19)Dr. Robyn's most challenging conversation as a parent (09:32)How can parents gear up to talk about tough topics with kids? (14:56)Building trust before diving into important conversations with your kids (19:30)The science behind hard conversations (25:36)One thing overwhelmed parents need to hear (33:16)Where to find out more about Dr. Robyn and her book (35:05)Additional resources:? Visit Dr. Robyn’s website ? Order Dr. Robyn’s book How to Talk to Kids About Anything ? Check out Dr. Robyn’s podcast, How to Talk to Kids about Anything ? Connect with Dr. Robyn: Facebook Instagram  X (Twitter) LinkedIn TikTok YouTube - - -? Get your copy of Calm The Chaos Book ✨ Hear the Success Stories? Check out my website ? Check out my YouTube channel Connect with me on social media:? TikTok ? Instagram ? Facebook Calm the Chaos Parenting is a podcast offering parents practical tools and strategies to navigate the challenges of raising strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent children.? Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!