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In this conversation, Stephanie Olson emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for children to discuss difficult topics. She discusses the need for parents to listen actively and engage in conversations about issues like social media safety and human trafficking from an early age. By establishing a foundation of trust and open communication, parents can help their children navigate sensitive subjects more effectively.

takeaways

• Provide a safe space for conversations.
• Listen to what your kids care about.
• Your reaction matters when they share difficult things.
• Create opportunities for communication in comfortable ways.
• Start conversations about tough topics early and often.
• Engage in discussions about social media safety.
• Talk about consent and trustworthy individuals.
• Be available for your children when they want to talk.
• Don't make scary topics scarier than they are.
• Establish a foundation of trust for open dialogue.

Sound Bites

• "We need to provide a safe space."
• "Start those conversations so early."
• "It's not a one and done conversation."

Chapters

00:00
Creating a Safe Space for Conversations

09:27
The Importance of Early Conversations

12:55
R&R Outro.mp4

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Everyone has resilience, but what does that mean, and how do we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, an expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma, and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries and, sometimes, a few rants to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way and want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!

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