#999

Anonymous asks, "My 3-year-old is asking questions about his absent father. How do I answer in a way that supports my young son's mental health and self-esteem?". Justin gives examples of a healthy and developmentally appropriate response to this difficult situation in a way that honours the father, supports the child, and also advocates for our anonymous listener.
Lisa, from Canada, is concerned that catching the school bus will potentially expose her 11-year-old daughter to explicit material. Justin shares some suggestions that will help every parent safely lead their child along the path to independence.
In this episode:

• Single parent
• Absent father
• Mental health
• Answering sensitive questions age appropriately
• Honesty and transparency
• Children need to feel safe, secure, loved
• Building independence, confidence & self-efficacy
• Cocooning, pre-arming, deference
• The Three E's (Explore, Explain, Empower) (happyfamilies....)
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• How Do I Support My Daughter Now That I'm Divorcing? - Happy Families (happyfamilies....)
• Pornography Is The New Public Health Crisis - Happy Families (happyfamilies....)
• #898 Porn-Proofing Your Kids, with Kristen Jenson (happyfamilies....)
• Creating Confident Kids - Happy Families (happyfamilies....)
• Navigating Your Teen's Quest For Independence - Happy Families (happyfamilies....)
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