Suicide

Suicide

A student at your child’s school died this week.  People are talking about it in hallways, group chats, and online.  Your child mentions it casually on the drive home:  “Some kid at school killed himself.”  Or maybe:  “They had counselors at school today.”  Your child...
Wedding

Wedding

A wedding invitation can become a simple family conversation.  A wedding invitation arrives in the mail.  Your child notices the picture on the front.  It’s a bride and groom.  Your child asks: “Who’s getting married?”  Nothing dramatic happened.  Just a real moment...
Pronouns

Pronouns

A conversation about pronouns at school can become a simple family conversation.  On Facebook, a parent mentions something about pronouns in school.  “They’ve been asking students what pronouns they want to use in class.”  You had not heard that before.  Maybe...
Gay Couple

Gay Couple

Noticing two men  together can become a simple family conversation.  You and your child are walking through a park together.  Your child notices two men sitting on a bench holding hands.  Your child nudges you and points toward them.  Nothing dramatic happened.  Just...
Pop-up

Pop-up

An unexpected pop-up can become a simple family conversation.  You and your child are using a tablet together.  Suddenly, a pop-up appears showing private parts of a person’s body.  Neither of you expected it.  Nothing is wrong with your child.  Sometimes confusing...
Kindness

Kindness

A small moment of kindness can become a simple family conversation.  You and your child are walking out of a store together.  A man notices you leaving and holds the door open.  Nothing dramatic happened.  Just a kind moment many families may experience.  Pause ✶...