If you've watched the channel for a while, you'll have noticed that clear, honest, loving communication is key to so many family safety issues. From protecting our children from predators, to online safety, to stopping bullies in their tracks, to mental health issues ranging from anxiety to suicide...communication is a key skill.

Brandy Champeau has made her career out of helping parents learn how best to communicate with their children, and with each other. She's no white-tower academic either, but a homeschooling mom who has tested what the learned in the ultimate crucible: parenthood. In this episode, Brandy shares the contents of her upcoming book, and how we as parents can apply its lessons to keeping our families closer, healthier, and safer.