A Toolkit for Families: Practical Wisdom That Makes You Closer to the People You Love

About this episode

<p>I’ve got a very special invitation for you today.</p><p> </p><p>Grab a spot on the couch next to me and my family here in Southern Vermont. </p><p> </p><p>Join our family as our three kids discuss all the parenting mistakes Chris and I made – and the things we did that built trust and brought us all closer.</p><p> </p><p>I’m really excited and proud to share this with you, even though there are moments where my kids absolutely school me.</p><p> </p><p>They also share wisdom and insights that are so profound, you’ll hear Chris break down and cry.</p><p> </p><p>This really isn’t a conversation about parenting at all. It’s about how you create a close and meaningful connection with anyone.</p><p> </p><p>So whether you’re wondering how to get closer to your family or your friends, everything we discuss applies to all relationships.</p><p> </p><p>This episode goes deep – we cover drinking, drugs, addiction, and what to do when teenagers stop talking to you or someone you love is dating someone that you don’t like.</p><p> </p><p>And, since so many of you have written in asking about my approach to parenting after hearing our kids on various episodes of this podcast, I’m also sharing our parenting philosophy.</p><p> </p><p>My family is getting real and raw in this discussion, and we’re inviting you to be a part. So join us. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this episode, and one thing you might want to consider is listening to it with your family. I guarantee you, it will spark very interesting discussions.</p><p> </p><p>Xo Mel </p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><p> </p><p>0:32: Why I recorded today’s episode</p><p>3:25: Meet the Robbins family</p><p>6:02: You keep asking: How are my kids so open with me?</p><p>7:30: A frank discussion on drinking</p><p>12:33: Why people don’t listen to you</p><p>14:10: What Chris and I think the whole point of parenting really is</p><p>18:27: Let’s talk about addiction, including groundbreaking new research from Mt. Sinai</p><p>25:15: Our #1 piece of advice that will keep people honest with you</p><p>30:55: What we mean when we say people in your life are “lie detectors”</p><p>33:07: Why showing your feelings to loved ones is so powerful</p><p>36:58: How to build connection with anyone</p><p>40:52: When you keep repeating patterns you wish you could break</p><p>44:44: Why you need to let kids be themselves</p><p>50:52: Why you shouldn’t let people bounce from uncomfortable situations</p><p>52:39: “I don’t like who my kid is dating” – advice that applies for any relationship</p><p>1:01:52: Our #1 piece of advice for you</p><p> </p><p>For full show notes, go to <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast">melrobbins.com/podcast</a></p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>