Conversations about tough topics with kids and adults are inevitable. So are conflicts. But finally having that conversation or resolving that conflict doesn’t have to be difficult—at least not with this month’s Upbeat News! We share an excerpt from How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups (and Get Along!) by Eric Braun that provides kids with tips for talking with adults about tough topics. Read the excerpt.

We’re also spotlighting Finding Your Way Through Conflict, a guide for early childhood educators to help them engage in and resolve conflict productively to improve work relationships and create a more equitable community for children.

For additional ways to tackle tough topics, conflicts, and big conversations, read on. Also be sure to grab our free download this month, the “Talking with Your Child About Separation and Divorce” handout from Big Conversations with Little Children, which helps adults talk to their young children about separation or divorce in a way that’s both developmentally appropriate and affirming of the child’s response.

“Big Conversations with Little Children is one of the most important books for everyone who works with young children to read during these turbulent and uncertain times. Young children are trying to understand the world around them and rely upon the adults in their lives to answer their questions in ways that will help them feel safe and cared for. The author’s thoughtful and thorough approach emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining relationships with the child as well as the families you work with.” —Barbara Kaiser, co-author, Challenging Behavior in Young Children and Addressing Challenging Behavior: The Leader's Role

Learn more about Big Conversations with Little Children: Addressing Questions, Worries, and Fears

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