Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty
This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact
Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format
Episode Four: Honesty vs. OversharingHighlights:
White Lies Mom: "Are there times when small lies are okay?" Teen: Shares nuanced perspective on harmless vs. harmful dishonesty. Closing: "The intent behind honesty matters."
Too Much Information Mom: "Is there such thing as too much honesty?" Teen: Discusses boundaries around sharing and privacy. Closing: "Honesty with boundaries shows respect."
Hard Truths Mom: "How would you want me to tell you something difficult but true?" Teen: Describes preferred approach for receiving tough information. Closing: "How we share truth is as important as the truth itself."
Secrets vs. Privacy Mom: "What's the difference between keeping a secret and having privacy?" Teen: Explores this nuanced distinction from their perspective. Closing: "Healthy relationships respect both honesty and boundaries."
Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at Mindfulness-Center.com and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't
