<p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>🔗 Read the full blog post: <a href="https://www.fatimabey.com/parents-the-conversation-you-are-not-having" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fatimabey.com/parents-the-conversation-you-are-not-having</a></p><br><p><strong>Chapters </strong></p><p>0:00 The Conversations You're Not Having</p><p>2:31 Child Safety and Body Awareness</p><p>4:26 Financial Literacy: A Critical Conversation</p><p>7:33 The Cost of Avoidance</p><p>11:03 Taking Action: Start the Conversation</p><p>13:10 The Importance of Being Present</p><br><p><strong>MindShift Moments</strong></p><ul><li>Parents must have uncomfortable conversations for their children's safety</li><li>Avoiding tough topics can lead to vulnerability in children</li><li>Teaching body safety is crucial to prevent abuse</li><li>Financial literacy is as important as physical safety</li><li>Children are exposed to dangers earlier than previous generations</li><li>Parents should model financial responsibility and budgeting</li><li>Starting the conversation is more important than perfection</li><li>Silence around difficult topics can lead to long-term consequences</li><li>Building trust through communication is essential for healthy relationships</li><li>The regret of not having these conversations is heavier than the discomfort of having them</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Quotes </strong></p><p>"You're leaving them vulnerable."</p><p>"Predators don't look like monsters."</p><p>"Your child is not too young."</p><br><p>Read the full <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-mindshifter/parents-the-conversation-pnb0qM1Pd4J/#transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">transcript</a> on Listen Notes.</p><br><p>Thank you for listening.</p><p>For more MindShifting content and resources:</p><p> <a href="https://www.fatimabey.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fatimabey.com</a></p><br><p>Subscribe to The MindShifter Blog:</p><p> <a href="https://www.fatimabey.com/blog1#1701160625" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fatimabey.com/blog1#1701160625</a></p><br><p>Explore MindShift Coaching and other services:</p><p> <a href="https://www.fatimabey.com/mindshift-coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fatimabey.com/mindshift-coaching</a></p><br><p>Support The MindShifter Audio Blog:</p><p> <a href="https://www.fatimabey.com/audio-blog-support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fatimabey.com/audio-blog-support</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>