MFP 278: Conversations with Kids

Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and Family

Mike and Alicia Hernon : Catholic Marriage Parent and Family

Parenting, Parent, Podcast, Marriage, Religion & Spirituality, Catholic, Christianity, Kids & Family, Family

5 • 739 Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2024

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Mike and Alicia Hernon explore the transformative impact of conversations with children. They emphasize the importance of fostering a family culture centered around meaningful dialogue. From toddlers to teens, discover practical strategies for nurturing curiosity, understanding, and mutual respect within the parent-child relationship. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion that highlights the profound influence of conversations in shaping both children and parents alike. For more information on this and other topics visit: https://www.messyfamilyproject.org/

Key Takeaways

Conversations form your children, but more importantly, it forms YOU
Kids will not always remember what you said, they will remember how they felt.
Conversations should be different depending on the age of the child
Conversations should be part of your family culture. How the conversations happen, when they happen, and what you talk about.

Couple Discussion Questions

On a scale of 1-10 how good are we at talking with our kids? How can we improve?
What is the most difficult part of talking with the kids? How can I get over this?
What assumptions do I make when I am talking to my children?
What are some topics my children would like to talk about?

Transcript

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0:00.0	Family, all in this together.
0:08.2	Family, we're taking a chance.
0:10.8	Family, like birds of a feather.
0:13.3	Family, we got my shoes and dance.
0:15.4	Hey, we are Mike and Alicia Hernin.
0:17.4	We have 10 kids and grandkids too, and we are here for every parent.
0:21.4	Because we are on a mission to empower moms and dads to embrace their sacred calling. So join the
0:26.0	conversation.
0:31.9	Welcome to the neighborhood. Thanks for joining us in a Catholic conversation on marriage and family.
0:37.7	We're as we see as we'll be conversing about conversations. Yes. We're going to be at Thanks for joining us in a Catholic conversation on marriage and family. That's right.
0:38.0	We'll be conversing about conversations.
0:40.5	Yes.
0:40.8	That's the topic of today's conversation is conversations.
0:45.8	But because our words matter.
0:49.4	But if you're listening to this.
0:51.6	Especially our words matter, but everybody's words matter.
0:54.8	True.
0:55.7	And I still haven't been able to knock this little cold.
0:58.8	It's still there.
0:59.7	I'm still.
1:00.7	You don't sound too bad.
1:02.1	Yeah.
	...

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