Have you ever wondered what to say to your kids when you know you need to say something? In this conversation with Sendy Mom Amy Lucas, we talk about parenting, establishing healthy boundaries, and the significance of listening and understanding in relationships. We touch on the challenges of navigating friendships for children, the art of mediation, and the value of apologizing.

Amy is a Mediator at Utah Dispute Resolutions. Amy organizes a book group, and keeps up an incredible library of recommendations on Good Reads. Check her out at amylucas. She has rated 675 books! Her instagram handle is booknook75.

Find Resources Here: Hard Conversations, Healthy Boundaries, and Mediation

On Apology by Aaron Lazare M.D.

The Depression Cure by Steven Ilardi

Freakanomics Podcast

We Were the Lucky Ones - TV Show

Hester - A Novel by Laurie Lico Albanese

https://www.goodreads.com/amylucas

Louisa May Alcott is My Passion with Susan Bailey

Boston Women’s Heritage Trail

Sendy Spotlight:

Quote: “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” — Louisa May Alcott

Takeaways:

• Being sendy is having hard conversations, recognizing when you’ve behaved badly and apologizing.
• Listening to understand is a vital communication skill.
• Even people who are more risk-averse physically take chances in some areas of their life.
• Resilience is fostered and learned through experience. 
• Get to work to overcome disappointment or weariness.

Where to go next:

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