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E 328: Tammy's Take #27: How To Have The Hard Conversations
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- Adult Child of Dysfunction
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- Jun 9, 2026
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- 739
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Summary
In this episode of Tammy's Takes, Tammy explores one of the most important lessons from her recent conversation with Kaylin Peete of the Family Online Safety Institute: the real issue isn't technology—it's connection. As parents, caregivers, educators, and mentors, many of us worry about social media, screen time, AI, and online safety. But beneath those concerns lies a deeper question: Do our children feel safe enough to talk to us? Tammy shares five practical ways to create the kind of emotional safety that encourages honest conversations, builds trust, and strengthens relationships—both online and offline. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why curiosity works better than correction • How your nervous system impacts your child's willingness to open up • The power of asking better questions • Why presence matters more than perfection • How to create an environment where children feel safe telling the truth • The connection between emotional safety and healthy communication • Why connection is the greatest protection in today's digital world Whether you're raising young children, parenting teenagers, working with students, or healing your own childhood wounds, this episode offers practical tools you can begin using immediately. Because at the end of the day, children don't need perfect parents. They need safe relationships. And often the most powerful thing we can say is: "I'm here. Tell me more." If this episode resonates with you and you're finding yourself stuck in the same communication patterns, emotional reactions, or relationship struggles, I invite you to schedule a complimentary Clarity and Calm Call. Together we'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and create a path forward toward healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, greater emotional…