Respond with confidence, connection, and calm when your child brings you big questions or big feelings.

25 Scripts for Tough Conversations With Kids

Parents often freeze when their child asks a hard question or expresses a big emotion.

This guide gives you simple, practical scripts you can use when you feel unsure, overwhelmed, or pressured to say the “right” thing.

With these scripts, you will learn how to:

stay regulated before responding
lead with curiosity
build felt safety in the moment
model emotional flexibility
keep communication open
support your child’s developing nervous system
navigate sensitive or surprising questions

All without pressure, judgment, or perfection.

WHAT’S INSIDE THE GUIDE?

Perfect for parents who want to build connection and courage at home.

Scripts for when you do not know what to say
Scripts for slowing down and regulating yourself
Scripts for taboo or sensitive topics
Scripts for revisiting a conversation
Scripts that help your child feel safe, seen, and understood

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About Morgan

I am Morgan Abraham, a Child and Family Therapist, Parenting Coach, and founder of Parenthood on Purpose. I support parents in understanding behavior through the lens of relational neuroscience and felt safety, so they can respond with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Feel More Confident and Connected During the Conversations That Matter Most

This guide was designed to take the stress out of not knowing what to say and to help you respond with calm and clarity faster.

Gain clarity during tough or surprising questions so you can build felt safety in the moment faster.
Stay grounded when navigating sensitive or taboo topics so you can respond with more connection and less pressure.
Create openness in ongoing conversations so your child feels safe coming to you with big feelings and big questions.

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