Parenting

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Had a very sobering conversation with my kids tonight about the state of U.S. politics. It’s unsettling to think this is the world they’ve grown up in - where division, anger, and uncertainty seem to dominate the headlines. 

I tried to stress importance of staying informed, being kind, and working toward positive change, no matter how challenging it feels. But man, does it feel challenging!

Has anyone else had similar conversations with their pre-teen/ teenagers? Any tips or talking points?

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I don't know if teenagers will be into it,  but I do recommend the Volts podcast by David Roberts. Each episode is an interview with a person or org that is working towards climate change solutions - and it's a great reminder that despite politics,  people are in the ground doing the work...

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This sounds like something I would be into. I’ll check it out. Even if they don’t listen to it, having these sort of stories to share with them would be great conversation starters.