Join Mel Robbins and her entire family, including her husband Chris and their three kids Kendall, Oakley, and Sawyer, as they share their unfiltered insights into building strong, honest family relationships. This episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast offers a practical toolkit for parents seeking to foster open communication, covering challenging topics like substance use, addiction, and how to navigate disagreements, such as disliking a child's partner. Drawing from their own experiences and 'parenting mistakes,' the family discusses the core philosophy of 'connection first, correction last,' revealing the powerful strategies that have kept them close and honest. Discover why letting kids be themselves and showing your true feelings are key to building lasting bonds and how to get your kids to open up and share their lives with you.

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