A Toolkit for Families: Practical Wisdom That Makes You Closer | Mel Robbins Podcast

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — In this episode, my entire #family sits down to share insights around how to #parent so that your kids are open and honest with you. We get real and raw, covering topics like drinking, drugs, addiction, and what to do when your teens stop talking to you or when you don’t like the person someone you love is dating. Grab a spot on the couch next to me and my family here in Southern Vermont. Our three kids discuss all the #parenting mistakes Chris and I made – and the things we did that built trust and brought us all closer. I’m really excited and proud to share this with you, even though there are moments where my kids absolutely school me. Xo Mel In this episode, you’ll learn: - How my kids so open with me - A frank discussion on drinking - Why people don’t listen to you - What Chris and I think the whole point of parenting really is - Our #1 piece of advice that will keep people honest with you - Why showing your feelings to loved ones is so powerful - How to build connection with anyone - Why you need to let kids be themselves - Why you shouldn’t let people bounce from uncomfortable situations - “I don’t like who my kid is dating” – advice that applies for any relationship - Our #1 piece of advice for you In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Meet the Robbins Family 04:07 You keep asking: How Mel’s kids are so open with her 09:25 Mel’s #1 parenting goal for raising her kids 10:21 The difference between listening vs. hearing your kids 13:15 The parenting philosophy Mel and Chris follow: connection first, correction last 19:04 Follower Question #1: How do you raise kids who share information about their lives with you? 23:18 The importance of of honest communication 30:05 Submitted Question #2: How can I get my teenage daughters to connect with me? 33:44 Submitted Question #3: How as parents can we find peace with our past mistakes and build a bridge back to our kids again? 40:06 Submitted Question #4: What should you do if your kids are not happy in their freshman year of college? 45:05 Submitted Question #5: What do you do if I do not like my child’s partner? 53:42 Submitted Question #6: What do you do if your child is being excluded from her friend group and won’t open up about what is happening? 55:25 1 Behavior change you can do today to better your relationships with your kids — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah