#244: June Problem Solved

Yep, there are large problems in the world. And while we educate ourselves and our families on how to help with those problems (more on that in this episode), these pesky non-problem problems are still creeping up. People wrote in and asked things like: How often should I be practicing “bland face” for when my teenager tells me shocking things and How naked is TOO naked when pelotoning with friends?

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Emily enjoying her kid-free 2 weeks

various and assorted mask problems

how we’re approaching speaking about racial equality on social media

our thoughts on sending kids back to school this fall

helping anxious kids cope with COVID concerns

ways to enjoy your family on road trips

setting boundaries to find time to relax

using reflective questioning with teens that struggle with deception

practicing “bland face” in preparation for your kid’s teen years

giving your kids space to let their energy out

Rebecky’s new alter ego, Francesca

giving disrespectful kids the opportunity to try again (and again)

staying active while sheltering

Rebecky teases some news for next month’s Problem Solved episode

LINKS MENTIONED: Between the World and Me White FragilityPhil Vischer - Race in America

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