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Talking About Disappointment Without Making New Promises
Language for missed dates, changed plans, and uncertain timelines.
About 4 min read
Module 2 · Topic
Difficult Conversations
Guidance for discussing disappointment, changing circumstances, missed milestones, expectations, and emotions without making promises that cannot be kept.
Learn → Talk → Act · 4 resources
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Explaining Changing Circumstances by Age
How much detail is appropriate for younger children, teens, and young adults.
About 5 min read
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When a Child Is Angry at the Parent Inside
How to respond when a child refuses a call, goes quiet, or says something that stings.
About 5 min read
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Talking About Dates You Cannot Promise
Language for release dates, hearings, and plans that may change.
About 4 min read
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The High, Low & Hope
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Teach Me Something
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Future Us
“If we could plan one ordinary day together in the future, what would we do from breakfast until bedtime?”
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Resources for sharing appropriate family information, discussing important decisions, respecting caregiver responsibilities, and keeping children out of adult conflict.
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