Screen struggles are something that every family is dealing with - and not just with the kids!  We share some small changes you can make to help you find a healthier and more balanced relationship with your phone.

Does it feel like your child knows exactly which buttons to push to trigger you? News flash:  YOU are the only one that can choose how YOU respond! Learn how to increase your competence (and confidence!) in holding personal boundaries and regulating your own emotions, and watch your relationship with your child improve in the process.

In this episode:
We Are Social 2023 Digital Report
How to turn your phone screen to grayscale
Parental triggers
Neurodiversity
Setting and respecting boundaries
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey
You choose your response
Parenting competence
Building relationships

Related links:
#565 Pushing Our Buttons
Why Our Kids Need Us to Set Limits
How To Be Less Tired
#379 How I Work with Amantha Imber
#240 Phones & Family Life with Dr Kathryn Modecki

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Screen struggles are something that every family is dealing with - and not just with the kids!  We share some small changes you can make to help you find a healthier and more balanced relationship with your phone.
Does it feel like your child knows exactly which buttons to push to trigger you? News flash:  YOU are the only one that can choose how YOU respond! Learn how to increase your competence (and confidence!) in holding personal boundaries and regulating your own emotions, and watch your relationship with your child improve in the process.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wearesocial.com/au/blog/2023/01/digital-2023/">We Are Social 2023 Digital Report</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/23637672/grayscale-iphone-android-pixel-samsung-galaxy-how-to">How to turn your phone screen to grayscale</a></li>
<li>Parental triggers</li>
<li>Neurodiversity</li>
<li>Setting and respecting boundaries</li>
<li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4PXma1">The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey</a></li>
<li>You choose your response</li>
<li>Parenting competence</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/relationship-rules">Building relationships</a></li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/565-pushing-our-buttons">#565 Pushing Our Buttons</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/why-our-kids-need-us-to-set-limits">Why Our Kids Need Us to Set Limits</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/how-to-be-less-tired">How To Be Less Tired</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/379-how-i-work-with-amantha-imber">#379 How I Work with Amantha Imber</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/240-phones-family-life-with-dr-kathryn-modecki">#240 Phones &amp; Family Life with Dr Kathryn Modecki</a></li>
</ul>
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The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

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