In our biggest hit series of the year, Scripts for Parents, we break down exactly how to respond to your kid’s toughest questions. Whether it’s sex and bodies, race, family finances, LGBTQ+ issues or something else—our Scripts for Parents help families navigate all types of tricky topics.
Here’s a collection of our most popular Scripts for Parents, sorted by topic—
Online safety
Asking about screen time at a playdate
Talking to kids about sextortion to keep them safe online
What to say if your child sees disturbing images online
What to say when your kid is addicted to screens
Sex and bodies
If you catch your child touching themselves
Race and ethnicity
When your child asks what the “n-word” means
Why Black people can say the “n‑word” & others can’t
Explaining culturally appropriative Halloween costumes to kids
What to say when your child is embarrassed to speak Spanish
Gender identity and sexual orientation
If your child thought the Barbie movie was mean to boys
What to say when other parents don’t want trans kids in sports
How to talk to your family about trans kids
Kids changing their names or pronouns
Someone you know is afraid of talking to trans or non-binary people
Mental health
If your kid said they don’t like the way they look
Safety
Talking to kids about the aftermath of a school lockdown
How to talk to kids about stranger danger
Grief and loss
How to talk to your child about death
Talking to kids about an absent parent
Drugs and alcohol
How to talk to teens about alcohol
Talking to teens about the dangers of fentanyl
Family and relationships
How to explain why we treat siblings differently
How to explain consent to your affectionate relatives
Finances and work
If your child said you work too much
What to say if your kid asks “Are we poor?”
History and education
What to say to your kid about the real history of Thanksgiving