Family Meeting Script for Talking About a Big Change
Plan a conversation about a move, a new job, a separation, or a new baby (non-clinical).
Added October 15, 2026. Written with AI assistance and checked for clarity and placeholders; not reviewed by a lawyer, accountant, clinician or other professional. How these prompts are made
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Help me plan a family conversation about [BIG_CHANGE]. Who will be there and their ages: [PARTICIPANTS]. What is decided and what is not: [DECIDED_AND_OPEN]. What I am worried about: [WORRIES]. Timing: [TIMING].
Provide a plan with a setting suggestion, an opening in plain words, what facts to share at each age (short, true, concrete), the questions children may ask with honest answers or 'we do not know yet', how to invite feelings without pushing, a closing with what happens next, and a follow-up routine for the next two weeks. Include phrases to avoid and replacements. Add a one-page summary to share with other carers (school, grandparents) in a way that protects privacy.
This is communication planning, not counselling or legal advice. If the situation involves safety, suggest local professional or support services.
Add a sample opening paragraph for a move (about 60 words) and three honest answers to difficult questions ('Will I lose my friends?', 'Why can't we stay?', 'What if I don't like it?') that avoid false promises, plus a note on watching for signs the child needs more time or support from a professional.
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