Actually recorded in 2025 but life happens and we went on vacation (which was so amazing!) Welcome to 2026! To pickup where we left off with our episode on polite truths, we focus on the importance of critical thinking. In a world where what is real is being redefined, how can parents help teach our kids how to be certain what they see is truly fact? LenEll is so good and really highlights the importance of evidence based thinking. Our whole belief system is based our degree of certainty. What happens when we believe we are right? If we read it on the internet it must be true! Teaching by categories of low, more and high certainty is the difference of sometimes vs often vs always. Try telling a 5 year old we "might" be able to ... we dare you. Validating feelings, teaching discernment in information and always allowing room for conversation is so important. Perhaps the most important skill we can impart on our kids is how to critically think for themselves.

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Oh, where to start? Setting boundaries is a skill that most adults are still trying to figure out. For our kids it is a critical life skill that requires prompts, patience and a ton of empathy. Our podcast touches on when to teach our kids to walk away from a bad situation and that boundaries are more than ok for the benefit of the long term friendship. Friendship boundary red flags like aggressive teasing, unkind words, and non-stop bossiness can elevate to level ten so quick. Simple goto phrases can be a foundational goto for our kids such as "I'm all done", "I'm going to play something else", and "That's not cool". Setting boundaries = RESPECT.

FM Reading List:

• Our Personal Bubble by Stephanie Chan
• I Can Say NO by Jenny Simmons
• The Not-So-Friendly Friend by Christina Furnival

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Our cup of coffee discussion focuses on polite truths and how to teach our kids the difference between a lie that can hurt someones feelings or a lie that can spare someones feelings. We discuss in depth white (harmless) lies vs matter of fact truths and polite truths. Teaching our kids how to filter their thoughts is next level parenting. "Think about how someone will feel if you say this" and practicing different solutions will help our kids navigate their day as well as their digital life with the goal of maintaining their friendships.

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