Sarah loves her in-laws, even though their politics send her running for the exits. Now, her daughter is starting to ask questions about her grandparents’ patriarchal, conservative views. How can Sarah raise her kid to be self-assured, justice-oriented, and open-minded—without spoiling the connection between her in-laws and the grandchild they adore? On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on <a href="https://www.melindawennermoyer.com/">Melinda Wenner Moyer</a>, <a href="https://melindawmoyer.substack.com/">science journalist</a> and author of the new book <a href="https://www.melindawennermoyer.com/hello-cruel-world/">Hello, Cruel World! Science-based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times</a>. Melinda gives Sarah strategies for talking to all parties, reinforcing values in her daughter, and avoiding an irreparable break with her relatives.
If you want more Melinda, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/05/how-to-protect-kids-from-gun-violence">How To Raise Kids in a Nation Full of Guns. </a>
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