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Scenario

When age-appropriate honesty becomes overwhelming for children

I've been honest with my kids about everything including adult problems and world issues because I believe in treating them as capable humans, but now my nine-year-old has anxiety and I wonder if I've burdened her with too much reality.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Respect for children's intelligence and agency can exceed their emotional developmental capacity.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

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Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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