Every parent knows that moment — your child says they don’t feel well, but something feels… off. Is it really a stomachache, or is something else going on beneath the surface? In this episode, we talk about what could be behind those “sick days” — the emotions, overwhelm, and quiet signals our kids send when they need a break, not a bandage.

We’ll explore:
 💭 Why kids sometimes use “I’m sick” as a safe way to say “I need rest”
 ❤️ How to respond with empathy (without ignoring boundaries)
 👂 Practical ways to open up conversations about feelings and stress
 🏠 And how to know when it’s okay to let them stay home

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or teacher, this episode will help you look beyond the symptoms and connect with your child on a deeper level.

✨ Listen now and learn how to read between the lines.

#Parenting #MomLife #ChildBehavior #EmotionalHealth #Podcast #ParentTips #ChildDevelopment #2HumanHearts

True and Alice discuss the challenges of parenting teens, including when to push them and when to let them go.

Where True and Alice talk about the challenges of helping teens learn to drive and other struggles with parenting teens.

In this episode, True and Alice discuss the challenges and joys of life after religion. Drawing on research by Daryl Van Tongeren, a professor of religious studies, they illuminate the reasons why people leave and the ways they can thrive after a tumultuous exit from religion.

Book referenced in this episode: Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion by Daryl Van Tongeren

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of parenting in these uncertain times. We also discuss talking with kids of varying ages about difficult news. Resources used in this episode are linked below.

1. http://www.health.harvard.eduwww.health.harvard.edu/blog/talking-to-children-about-tragedies-in-the-news-2017101012567
2. https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716704917/when-the-news-is-scary-what-to-say-to-kids
3. https://griefjourney.com/article-library/breaking-bad-news-to-children/

Where we discuss the impact of social media on our teens' mental health and social well-being. We also offer perspectives on parenting and approaches for talking with teens about their social media use.