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You can talk to your child about anything.

You have to be honest and direct.

Allow your child to ask as many questions as they want.

Frequently, people come to me asking how to talk with their children about topics such as sex, porn, and yes, death. They feel they don't know where to start and feel guilty for avoiding these topics. They are nervous about saying the wrong thing and worry that they will unintentionally traumatize their children.

But it isn't so hard! Here are a few basic principles to guide you.

First, always be honest. In almost every situation, it is better to tell your child the truth rather than make something up that........

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