Former #TalkEarly Bloggers
Whit Honea, Dads4Change
Read Whit's 2016 #TalkEarly blogs:
Talking About Alcohol Is a Parent’s Responsibility(.org)
Responsibility vs. Mullet: A True Story
Birthdays, Underage Drinking and the Gifts We Need Speak Of
Cultivating Conversations with Children: Repeat and Repeat
Read Whit's 2017 #TalkEarly blogs:
Connection Comes First (Then Do Whatever You Want)
Super Peer Doesn’t Wear a Cape
Have You Had the Alcohol Talk?
Friendship is a Dish Best Served However You Want
Thanksgiving Traditions and a Sip of Confusion
The Drunk on the Shelf: Drinking and Holidays
Casey Brown, Life with Roozle
Read Casey's 2015 #TalkEarly blogs:
Talking with My 6-Year old About Alcohol Responsibility
I Don’t Always Want To Live in the Moment
Read Casey's 2016 #TalkEarly blogs:
Shared Custody Is Awful, Shared Custody Is Fine
Yes, I Drink Alcohol and Yes, I Sometimes Drink In Front Of My Kid
Double Jeopardy Applies Even When You’re 7
Laura Fuentes, MOMables
Read Laura's 2016 #TalkEarly blogs:
After School Minivan Conversations
Christine Koh, Boston Mamas
Read Christine's 2015 #TalkEarly blogs:
Alcohol Consumption & Social Media: What Message Are You Sending to Your Kids?
Will You Join Me and #RefreshYourFunny This Month?
Lessons Learned: Why Kids Can Benefit From Your Bad Days
Read Christine's 2016 #TalkEarly blogs:
Communication is Everything (and Also Sometimes the Hardest Thing)
The Lifelong Journey of Responsibility (Including Epic Throwback Photos)
Things I Don’t Hide From My Kids (Even When It’s Super Awkward)
3 Key Ways To Get Your Kids Talking
Creative Ways To Get Kids Talking
Anna Luther, My Life and Kids
Read Anna's 2015 #TalkEarly blogs:
How and WHEN to Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol
7 Simple Ways to Be a Better Mom
Read Anna's 2016 #TalkEarly blogs:
Creating Balance for Your Family
Do You Drink In Front of Your Kids?
Jen Mann, People I Want to Punch in the Throat
Read Jen's 2015 #TalkEarly blogs:
My Funny Bone Probably Needs Some Fixing
Read Jen's 2016 #TalkEarly blogs:
This Year I Resolve to Be More Responsible
Tips for Getting Your Kids to Talk About the Little Things (So They’ll Talk About the Big Things)
Juliana W. Miner, Rants from Mommyland
Read Julie's 2015 #TalkEarly blogs:
What I Learned About Stress, Mommy’s “Me Time” & Talking to My Kids
Read Julie's 2016 #TalkEarly blogs:
New Year to Talk Early & Talk Often
Do you drink in front of your kids?
Jessica Shyba, Momma's Gone City
Read Jessica's 2015 #TalkEarly blogs:
Read Jessica's 2016 #TalkEarly blogs:
Leticia Barr, Tech Savvy Mama
Read Leticia's 2014 #TalkEarly blogs:
What Does Your Online Presence Say to Your Kids? Maybe it’s Time to #RefreshYourFunny
The Importance of Listening to Create Lifetime of Conversations
Seizing Teachable Moments to Talk About Underage Drinking {sponsored}
Why It’s Important to #TalkEarly When a 9 Year Old Asks for a Beer {sponsored}
Hyper Honest or Just Honest? How Do You #TalkEarly With Your Kids?
Stacey Ferguson, Justice Fergie
Read Stacey's 2014 #TalkEarly blogs:
a revelation about my ‘telephone voice’ and why you may need to #refreshyourfunny
parenting is easier when it's all about absolutes
my parenting words to live by and an intro to the #talkearly initiative
it takes two to make a thing go right: strategies for ‘talking alcohol’ w. your tween #talkearly
#talkearly series: when is sharing the truth about your past w. your kids tmi?
Meagan Francis, The Happiest Home
Read Meagan's 2014 #TalkEarly blogs:
#TalkEarly: How do you talk to your kids about alchohol responsiblity?
Talking to kids about alcohol: It's hard, but worth it.
#TalkEarly: the difference between kids & teens
#TalkEarly: raising kids to be leaders
Kristen Howerton, Rage Against the Minivan
Read Kristen's 2014 #TalkEarly blogs:
Should parents tone down the drinking jokes on social media?
Setting the stage for our kids to confide in us
Jeannette Kaplun, Hispana Global
Read Jeannette's 2014 #TalkEarly blogs:
Discussing alcohol with your kids after family gatherings
Build trust and healthy communications skills with kids early on
Tips to tackle complicated issues with your kids
Are we prepared to be totally honest with our kids?
En Espanol:
Los Temas Controversiales Hay Que Hablaros Con Nuestros Hijos
8 Consejos Para Hablar de Temas Complejos Con Tus Hijos
¿Estamos Preparados Para Ser Sinceros Con Nuestros Hijos?
Adrian Kulp, Dad or Alive
Read Adrian's 2014 #TalkEarly blogs:
A Lifetime of (awkward) Conversations.
Talk Early Before it's Too Late.
Fadra Nally, All Things Fadra
Read Fadra's 2014 #TalkEarly blogs:
What’s Funnier – Cats or Wine? #RefreshYourFunny
How to Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol (without sounding like a cliche)
Read Fadra's 2015 #TalkEarly blogs:
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere which means it’s time to talk about alcohol
The Joke Less Traveled #RefreshYourFunny
The Acorn Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree
Elena Sonnino, Live.Do.Grow
Read Elena's 2014 #TalkEarly blogs:
Impacting our Daughters through our Digital World
Guide A Lifetime of Healthy Habits
Use Your Voice Smartly to #TalkEarly
Create a Culture of Conversation with #TalkEarly
Ellen Williams and Erin Dymowski, The Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms
Read Ellen and Erin's 2014 #TalkEarly blogs:
#TalkEarly About Alcohol: Morsels, Breadcrumbs, and Spirals
#TalkEarly: Rise Above the Teen and Tween Grumpiness
Honesty is Easier When You #TalkEarly With Your Kids
Fredderick Goodall, Mocha Dad
Read Fred's 2015 #TalkEarly blogs:
Using Your Past to Talk to Your Children About Alcohol
What Do Kids Think About Alcohol-Related Online Jokes?
3 Ways to Build a Strong Emotional Connection with Your Children
Thien-Kim Lam, I’m Not the Nanny
Read Thien-Kim's 2015 #TalkEarly blogs:
Rethinking “Mommy’s Special Drink” Talk #TalkEarly
For Mother’s Day, I Want Memes! #RefreshYourFunny
Overcoming My Introverted Self to Be A More Mindful Parent