Here at the Longest Fortest Time, we know that communicating with your kid can be hard,

but it is so satisfying when you find something that works.

Maybe you write each other letters.

Maybe you've created a secret code language.

Maybe you've played two truths in a lie at dinner.

Well, right now, we are working on a book.

It's called Weird Parenting Winds, and it'll feature real tips from real parents about

how to get your kids to tell you things and how to share important things about yourself

with your kids.

And you, you, my friend, can be in this book, but we are only collecting stories for a little

while longer, so we need to hear from you now.

We're actually collecting all kinds of winds, and we especially need to hear from parents

of older kids.

You can even tell us creative strategies that your own parents used on you.

It is super easy to submit your story.

Just go to LongestShortestTime.com and click Participate.

This book will be so good thanks to you.

We can't wait to hear what you have to say.

This is the Longest Shortest Time.

I'm Hillary Frank, and I'm here with producer Abigail Keel.

Hey, Abigail.

Hey, Hillary.

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