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For the talks that don't happen on their own.

What to teach at each age. How to bring up hard subjects. What to do about screens. How to raise a kid who can handle things without you. Guides and conversation starters, written plain.

Printable · about ages 5-10

20 Family Cards for Emotional Growth & Connection

A printable set of cards for families with kids around 5 to 10. Pull one out at dinner, at bedtime, or whenever you've got ten minutes together.

  • Emotions
  • Calming
  • Friendship
  • Listening
  • Trust
  • Boundaries
  • Empathy
  • Family connection
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Guides

Short reads on one topic each: what's going on at this age, and what actually helps.

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GuidePre-K to K-5

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One or two lines on who it's for and what it helps with.

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GuideGrades 6-8

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One or two lines on who it's for and what it helps with.

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GuideGrades 9-12

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One or two lines on who it's for and what it helps with.

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Conversation starters

Questions that get more than "fine." Use them at dinner, in the car, or anywhere nobody has to make eye contact.

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Conversation startersFeelings

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One or two lines on who it's for and what it helps with.

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Conversation startersScreens + online life

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One or two lines on who it's for and what it helps with.

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Conversation startersIndependence

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One or two lines on who it's for and what it helps with.

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The four stages, Pre-K to Grade 12, and what kids are working on in each.

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