Ep 61 The challenges parents face discussing tough topics with Kimberly King

About this episode

Kristi McVee and Kimberly King discuss the challenges parents face when addressing tough topics related to child safety and open communication.

In this episode of Conversations with Kristi , Kristi is joined by Kimberly King - author, educator, and founder of Tough Topics Mom  - for a candid and deeply informative discussion on child safety, prevention, and fostering open communication with children. Kimberly shares her personal journey that led her to advocate for body safety, including a formative experience with her son that resurfaced memories from her own childhood. She reflects on the importance of early conversations about consent, boundaries, and safe adults, and how these conversations can empower children to recognize and respond to unsafe situations. Together, Kristi and Kimberly explore: the challenges parents face in navigating “tough topics,” the role of repressed memories in adult perspectives on child safety, and why prevention strategies are more effective when implemented early. They also discuss the unique risks posed by online spaces, how technology affects children’s development and safety, and practical tools for teaching kids about safe interactions in both real-life and digital environments. Through stories, practical advice, and evidence-based insights, this episode highlights how…

People in this episode

Host: Kristi McVee

Guest: Kimberly King

Topics covered

• child safety
• parenting challenges
• open communication
• consent
• online safety
• mental health

Keywords

• child safety
• parenting
• consent
• boundaries
• online risks
• trauma
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tough Topics Mom

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