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I try to be as transparent as possible with my kids, but I also make sure to frame it in a way that's not too overwhelming for them. I share the highs and lows of my career, but I also emphasize that it’s all part of the journey and that persistence pays off. It’s a balance between honesty and encouragement because I would love them to follow my career path.
Age-appropriate responses are the answers I give. I'm very honest about answering their questions and it's nice to have candid conversations with kids about what you might have done differently or what you really like about what you do. They pick up on so much and most of what we "say" is through body language. It's nice to have a conversation to add more context to what they may already understand.
I try to tell me kids some