Critical Conversation #1: Feelings & Emotions

Jan 23, 2026

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In this episode of our new “Family Time” segment, I chat with Norma Brown, our Family Care Director, about the first of six “critical conversations” parents should have with their kids: Feelings and Emotions. We focus on the importance of talking about feelings and emotions as the foundation for deeper topics like sex.

Norma shares practical tips, resources like the “Honest Talk Game,” and encouragement for parents to build trust and emotional connection. Together, we explore how modeling vulnerability and emotional honesty can help families create a safe space for open, ongoing conversations.

For all our Family Care resources, visit Bebroken.org/family.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

Introduction of the "Family Time" segment focused on parenting in a sex-saturated culture.
Importance of having "critical conversations" with children.
First critical conversation centered on feelings and emotions.
Building trust and emotional expression as foundational elements in parent-child communication.
The role of parents in modeling emotional regulation and expression.
Strategies for parents to connect with their children emotionally.
Tools and resources to facilitate discussions about emotions, such as emotion wheels and the "Honest Talk Game."
Encouragement for parents to embark on their own emotional growth journey.
The significance of vulnerability and humility in parenting.
Reassurance that it's never too late to start building emotional connections with children.

Resources for Next Steps:

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