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Learn how to talk about emotions with your kids

Find resources that make it easier to have open and honest conversations to support their mental health.

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Every child is different, but young people often face similar struggles. Talking to your child about how they are feeling isn’t always easy to do, but it can help them recognize, manage, and express their emotions in healthy ways. Sound It Out has tools to help you have better conversations with your child.

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Understand their perspective

Learn about your child’s emotions and challenges to prepare yourself for conversations.

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Listen

Become a better listener

Listening without judgment takes effort, but it’s worth it.

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Start meaningful conversations about emotions

Take action to improve communication with your child.

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What do kids want their parents to hear?

We asked kids what they wish they could tell their parents. Hold space to really listen to their stories.

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Why Sound It Out

Sound It Out is a campaign that offers educational resources and activities from expert advisers to help parents and caregivers learn and practice healthy emotional wellbeing. This campaign is led by Ad Council in partnership with Pivotal Ventures.

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