The Best Things Are Free: Rich Conversations
What’s better than deep and meaningful connections with those we love?
Join me today for this third and final episode in our What’s Best In Life Is Free series as we discuss this importance of rich conversations. Research finds that rich talk is the antidote to the stress we experience in our daily lives, and Dr. Rebecca Rolland offers practical ideas for shifting conversations with your children toward what’s meaningful for the long haul.
Here’s a preview:
[5:45] The many benefits of rich talk
[10:30] Adaptive, Back and Forth, and Child-Centered: The ABCs of rich talk with a nod toward research
[15:00] The 3 E’s of rich talk in real life
[19:00] Thoughts on letting go of the need to be the “expert” or the “authority” as parents
[22:00] The double promises of rich talk: Practical ways to incrementally shift household conversations toward deep conversation
Resources mentioned:
- The Art of Talking with Children: The Simple Keys to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity, and Confidence in Kids
- Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube
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