Parenting has a funny way of reminding us that none of us actually has it all figured out.

In this episode, Angela and Anna sit down with their friend Kristina for an honest, funny conversation about raising kids, sibling conflict, choosing what works for your family, asking for help, and finding trusted people you can be real with when parenting gets hard.

They also talk about family meetings, creating rules and values before conflict happens, the importance of strong friendships, multigenerational family relationships, and how tools like Strengthening Families can give families a framework to grow together without pretending there’s one perfect way to parent.

This episode is a reminder that strong families aren’t perfect families. They’re families willing to learn, adjust, stay connected, and keep showing up for one another.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Strengthening Families Lessons: https://strengtheningfamilieslessons.org

In this episode of Good Friends, Strong Families, Angela and Anna talk about one of the hardest conversations families may ever face: suicide prevention.

Rather than trying to turn parents into mental health professionals, they focus on the relationships that matter before, during, and after a crisis.

They talk about:

• Whether our kids really believe they can tell us hard things
• How our first reaction can either open or close the door
• Why kids need trusted adults beyond Mom and Dad
• Why parents need their own village too
• How shame can keep families isolated when they most need support
• What good friendship actually looks like when someone you love is walking through something difficult
• Where families can turn for real-time help

This is a conversation about connection, honesty, friendship, and making sure no family feels like they have to navigate the hardest moments alone.

If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If there is immediate danger, call 911 or seek emergency care.

For more prevention resources, visit DeltaPrevention.org and follow Delta Prevention on Facebook.