Episode 4: Mind Your Language

We worry so much about kids hearing the word “fuck”—
but barely notice the things we say that actually stick.

In this episode of The Off Script Parent, I’mtalking about:

This episode isn’t about being polite or perfect.
It’sabout being intentional with the language that lingers.

Because kids don’t remember every word —
they rememberhow those words made them feel.

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