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When Being Honest With Your Kids Backfires (EP 20)
In this week’s episode of Tuesday Stories With J.R. Bjornson, I dive into one of those classic parenting moments where the truth comes back around… and hits you right in the face. I’ve always believed in giving my kids straightforward,
no-nonsense answers. But lately, I’m realizing that being a little too honest can spark some unexpected conversations, especially when your kids start repeating your words to each other like tiny philosophers in the back seat.
From innocent questions about what happens after we die, to my boys suddenly discussing mortality like a pair of seven-year-old monks, this episode unpacks how honesty can shape them, spook them, and teach me a thing or two about gentleness, timing, and the art of sugarcoating.
It’s funny, it’s heartfelt, and it’s one of those real-life stories every parent has lived through in one form or another.
Tune in, laugh with me, and maybe rethink how you answer your next “Dad, I have a question…
If you’d like to support the podcast, you can join me over on Patreon. You’ll get access to older episodes that aren’t available publicly anymore, plus a bunch of bonus stories that pop up whenever inspiration strikes. This show is a fun side hobby, so some months I’m uploading like crazy… and other times I vanish for a bit. But Patreon is where everything lives, even the episodes that disappear from the main feed.
Come hang out and support the show at Patreon.com/TuesdayStories every small contribution helps keep the stories going.
Loved the episode?
Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon for just $5/month.
You’ll get access to every single episode—even the ones that auto self-destruct after 90 days!
Join the community at: Patreon.com/TuesdayStories
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By J.R. BjornsonIn this week’s episode of Tuesday Stories With J.R. Bjornson, I dive into one of those classic parenting moments where the truth comes back around… and hits you right in the face. I’ve always believed in giving my kids straightforward,
no-nonsense answers. But lately, I’m realizing that being a little too honest can spark some unexpected conversations, especially when your kids start repeating your words to each other like tiny philosophers in the back seat.
From innocent questions about what happens after we die, to my boys suddenly discussing mortality like a pair of seven-year-old monks, this episode unpacks how honesty can shape them, spook them, and teach me a thing or two about gentleness, timing, and the art of sugarcoating.
It’s funny, it’s heartfelt, and it’s one of those real-life stories every parent has lived through in one form or another.
Tune in, laugh with me, and maybe rethink how you answer your next “Dad, I have a question…
If you’d like to support the podcast, you can join me over on Patreon. You’ll get access to older episodes that aren’t available publicly anymore, plus a bunch of bonus stories that pop up whenever inspiration strikes. This show is a fun side hobby, so some months I’m uploading like crazy… and other times I vanish for a bit. But Patreon is where everything lives, even the episodes that disappear from the main feed.
Come hang out and support the show at Patreon.com/TuesdayStories every small contribution helps keep the stories going.
Loved the episode?
Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon for just $5/month.
You’ll get access to every single episode—even the ones that auto self-destruct after 90 days!
Join the community at: Patreon.com/TuesdayStories