awkward
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How to Have Awkward Conversations With Your Kids
One Saturday morning, while we were driving home from a karate lesson, my then-nine-year-old son asked me: “Mum, what’s the ‘s-word?’” My husband and I glanced at each other; we had gotten into the habit early on of not cursing in front of him (and by “early on,” I mean it took us the entirety…
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How To Get Out Of An Unwanted Conversation
1Five minutes into a four-hour flight to Florida, I found out I was seated next to a Trump supporter. I knew this because as soon as we were seated, she launched into a political tirade. I tried to manoeuvre my way out of the conversation, realising that a debate with her would have no winners.…
