If you are buying pretty dresses and swanky ties for Homecoming, shuttling kids to Varsity sports practices, or handing over those car keys for good, then it’s time for the talk. No, not the sex talk, although we do have some great ideas about how to have that talk too. Now is the perfect time to talk to your kids about dating.
Now don’t scream and cry and cue up a montage of baby pictures on your computer. This is not gonna hurt. Just hit the play button at the bottom of this post.
We’ve got your back, but more importantly, we’ve got stories from the front lines. We’ll define the new parameters of dating for you and confess some of our own mistakes including a lovely anecdote about how Erin was punked by her own earnestness.
We know it seems scary, but you can do this. And for being so brave and bold, we are offering a little pre-podcast gift: the Dymowski rules for conversation. Ellen said you all would like it.
Check it out, print it out, and imprint it into your long-term memory. But. most importantly, don’t forget to click the podcast to hear how to talk to your kids about dating.
Good luck! Happy talking!
[Further reading: Teens and Romantic Relationships: A Positive Spin.]
Erin and Ellen
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I swear this feels a lifetime away but at age 10 I know it will come more quickly than I could have imagine
It will come oh so quickly. 🙂 Ellen
I think what I like most about the tone of your advice is the assumption going in that our kids basically want to do the right things, and stay within our expectations (if possible). Kids differ of course in how forthcoming they are or feel they can be, but for us, the best conversations happened because we wanted to know them as much as we wanted to guide.
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Beautifully said. Kids are their own people, not just lumps of clay to be molded. We try to always remember to treat them as we would want to be treated. Ellen
I am so happy to be past those tumultuous years! These are really great tips!
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Glad to hear the tumultuous years actually pass! Ellen