In this episode of The MindShifter Audio Blog, Fatima Bey confronts parents with a hard truth: the conversations you're avoiding with your children are rolling out the red carpet for the worst things that can happen to them. This episode tackles two critical topics most parents refuse to discuss - child safety and boundaries, and financial literacy.This is a direct, uncomfortable, necessary conversation about why your discomfort is not more important than your child's safety and future. If you've been putting off these talks because they feel too heavy or your kids seem too young, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about protecting them.🔗 Read the full blog post: https://www.fatimabey.com/parents-the-conversation-you-are-not-havingChapters 0:00 The Conversations You're Not Having 2:31 Child Safety and Body Awareness 4:26 Financial Literacy: A Critical Conversation 7:33 The Cost of Avoidance 11:03 Taking Action: Start the Conversation 13:10 The Importance of Being PresentMindShift MomentsParents must have uncomfortable conversations for their children's safetyAvoiding tough topics can lead to vulnerability in childrenTeaching body safety is crucial to prevent abuseFinancial literacy is as important as physical safetyChildren are exposed to dangers earlier than previous generationsParents should model financial responsibility and budgetingStarting the conversation is more important than perfectionSilence around difficult topics can lead to long-term consequencesBuilding trust through communication is essential for healthy relationshipsThe regret of not having these conversations is heavier than the discomfort of having themQuotes "You're leaving them vulnerable." "Predators don't look like monsters." "Your child is not too young."Read the full transcript on Listen Notes.Thank you for listening.For more MindShifting content and resources: https://www.fatimabey.comSubscribe to The MindShifter Blog: https://www.fatimabey.com/blog1#1701160625Explore MindShift Coaching and other services: https://www.fatimabey.com/mindshift-coachingSupport The MindShifter Audio Blog: https://www.fatimabey.com/audio-blog-support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.