121: The Quiet Rebel. With Tracie Jae

Are you at a loss on how to have critical conversations with loved ones? Listen in as my guest shares her strategies. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. “What can I do?” is a question I often ask myself and how I came across Tracie's work. The notion of a quiet rebel intrigued me. I hope this conversation sparks curiosity and initiates authentic conversations. They are critical to have. What We Talked About: Why authentic conversations are critical to have.  The importance of leaning into our children’s curiosity Do not be afraid to answer all why questions  How can we educate our children about the beauty of differences Tracie’s ‘What Can I Do’ challenge Her LOVE model for creating honest and respectful exchanges Things to Remember: “Parenting is making it to the other side with everybody happy, healthy, and whole.”  “If you think you can handle it, you also need to be ready to discuss it.” “Parents have a lot of ability to restrict what comes and goes in their house.” “We stop learning, we stop growing when we stop asking questions.”  ― Tracie Jae “Most important, whenever our children respond with feelings of guilt, or even shame, we can respond with, 'I love you anyway.' The way you respond to your children in the tough times will become their inner voice later in life.” ― Britt Hawthorne Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor.