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Navigating Two Stories: What to Tell Your Child When The Stories Clash
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Summary:
Dr. Karalynn Royster explores how to respond when your child returns from their co-parent's home repeating confusing or inaccurate information. This episode provides practical guidance on validating your child's experience while maintaining appropriate boundaries that protect them from adult conflicts.
Takeaways:
• Children asking difficult questions shows they trust you enough to bring challenging topics to you
• Your child is not trying to hurt you when repeating confusing information
• Focus on clarity rather than confrontation
• Avoid phrases that create loyalty binds
• Use the validation, boundaries, and redirection approach to respond effectively
• Document concerning patterns but address them separately from conversations with your child
• Remember that children need emotional safety more than they need complete information
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Kids First Co-Parenting (00:00:00)
2. When Children Hear Conflicting Stories (00:01:34)
3. Validate, Set Boundaries, Redirect (00:04:14)
4. When to Intervene Beyond the Conversation (00:10:32)
5. Children Need Safety, Not Complete Truth (00:15:39)
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