TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson

Till The Wheels Fall Off

TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson

  • How To Talk With Kids About Your Addicted Loved One And Other Uncomfortable Topics

How To Talk With Kids About Your Addicted Loved One And Other Uncomfortable Topics

Wednesday 29th November 2023

Matt and Paige Robinson offer practical advice on talking to kids about addiction, emphasizing open communication and healthy boundaries.
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61 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Supportive
Encouraging
Compassionate

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Till The Wheels Fall Off
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TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Talking to Kids About Addiction: Matt & Paige's Guide to Tough Conversations

Episode Overview

  • Emphasize the importance of open communication with children about addiction
  • Set age-appropriate boundaries and provide age-specific information
  • Highlight the impact of addiction on children and the need for healthy support systems
  • Discuss the delicate balance between sharing and oversharing with children
  • Encourage cultivating healthy adult relationships and boundaries
When you're in recovery, it doesn't exactly make up my entire identity, but it is a large part of it because when you're in recovery, you're committed to growth.
Ever wondered how to talk to kids about addiction, especially when it involves a parent? In this episode of 'Till The Wheels Fall Off', Matt and Paige Robinson tackle this challenging subject head-on. They shift gears from their usual couple dynamic to speak as parents, offering heartfelt advice on navigating these tough conversations.
The duo breaks down the delicate process of discussing addiction with children in an age-appropriate manner, ensuring you don't overwhelm them with too much information or leave them in the dark with too little. They also touch on critical topics like setting boundaries, avoiding emotional overload, and preventing parentification and emotional incest. This episode isn't just about talking; it's about fostering a healthy environment where kids feel safe and understood.
Whether you're a parent facing this situation or know someone who is, Matt and Paige's insights will provide practical guidance and emotional support. Tune in for a conversation that promises to be as enlightening as it is compassionate.
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