THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER
No more freezing, fumbling, or dodging. This is the parenting communication manual you'll reach for again and again.
What do you say when your child asks, "What happens when people die?" or "How does the baby get in there?" You want to be honest. You want to be accurate. And above all, you want your child to feel safe coming to you with anything.
How to Talk to Kids About Anything
is the national bestseller that arms you with the words, tools, and emotional readiness to tackle life's hardest parenting conversations—without panic.
Created by Dr. Robyn Silverman, child development expert, mom, and host of the top-rated
podcast, this book is more than advice—it's a lifeline. With real-world scripts, empathy-first techniques, and decades of research distilled into actionable language, you'll finally feel prepared for the moments you used to dread.
What's inside:
Scripts and strategies
for talking about death, sex, race, mental health, identity, divorce, friendship, money, and more
Emotion-regulation tips
for parents—so you can respond, not react
Expert-backed insights
and stories from Dr. Robyn's decades of experience and acclaimed podcast guests
Easy-to-use conversation starters and follow-ups
tailored by age and situation
Tools that grow with your child
, helping you guide them from early curiosity to teen-level depth
Whether you're handling their first question about race or prepping for the puberty talk, this trusted guide gives you the language—and courage—to answer with heart and honesty. For fans of
The Whole-Brain Child, Untangled,
and
The Gift of Failure
, this is the parenting book you'll pass along to everyone you know—and come back to, conversation after conversation.