In between homeschooling, 7 seasons of House, and a lot of travel, Justin and Kylie still managed to do some reading this month. Listen in to hear reviews of a classic children's book, a terrifying, heartbreaking YA novel, a disappointing flop filled with falsehoods, a warts and all memoir, and a contender for book of the year!

Kylie's books:
This Is Where it Ends, by Marieke Nijkamp 4.5/5
Charlotte’s Web, by E.B White 5/5

Justin's books:
Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up, by Abigail Shrier 3/5
Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, by Rob Henderson 5/5
Time to Think: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Tavistock's Gender Service for Children, by Hannah Barnes 75/5

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In between homeschooling, 7 seasons of House, and a lot of travel, Justin and Kylie still managed to do some reading this month. Listen in to hear reviews of a classic children's book, a terrifying, heartbreaking YA novel, a disappointing flop filled with falsehoods, a warts and all memoir, and a contender for book of the year!
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Kylie's books:
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<li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/EK7GbD">This Is Where it Ends, by Marieke Nijkamp</a> 4.5/5</li>
<li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/baYvbM">Charlotte’s Web, by E.B White</a> 5/5</li>
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Justin's books:
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<li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4PVxqM">Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up, by Abigail Shrier</a> 3/5</li>
<li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/k06Pod"></a><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/k06Pod">Troubled</a><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/k06Pod">: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, by Rob Henderson</a> 5/5</li>
<li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/xkYX9R">Time to Think: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Tavistock's Gender Service for Children, by Hannah Barnes</a> 75/5</li>
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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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#1006 - Book Club: Why is Kylie Reading Kid's Books?

Building strong, lasting family relationships is a long-term process. When done well, regular family meetings can completely change how your family feels and functions now and in the future

Justin and Kylie share six practical tips for family meetings that will help your family relationships flourish, ensuring that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued along the way. 

In this episode:
Could family meetings help you get on better with your kids? Yes – but they can also go horribly wrong | The Conversation
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits 5 year quote
Not a time to air grievances or critique others
Risk of family meetings
Creating a vision
Benefits when meeting is done well
Frustration tolerance
Learning social skills and emotional regulation
Getting on the same page

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Family Goal Setting

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Building strong, lasting family relationships is a long-term process. When done well, regular family meetings can completely change how your family feels and functions now and in the future
Justin and Kylie share six practical tips for family meetings that will help your family relationships flourish, ensuring that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued along the way. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://theconversation.com/could-family-meetings-help-you-get-on-better-with-your-kids-yes-but-they-can-also-go-horribly-wrong-231274">Could family meetings help you get on better with your kids? Yes – but they can also go horribly wrong | The Conversation</a></li>
<li>James Clear, author of Atomic Habits <a href="https://jamesclear.com/quotes/most-big-deeply-satisfying-accomplishments-in-life-take-at-least-five-years-to-achieve-this-can-include-building-a-business-cultivating-a-loving-relationship-writing-a-book-getting-in-th#:~:text=%2C%20and%20more.%20%2D-,%E2%80%9CMost%20big%2C%20deeply%20satisfying%20accomplishments%20in%20life%20take%20at%20least,raising%20a%20family%2C%20and%20more.&amp;text=Five%20years%20is%20a%20long,most%20of%20us%20would%20like.">5 year quote</a></li>
<li>Not a time to air grievances or critique others</li>
<li>Risk of family meetings</li>
<li>Creating a vision</li>
<li>Benefits when meeting is done well</li>
<li>Frustration tolerance</li>
<li>Learning social skills and emotional regulation</li>
<li>Getting on the same page</li>
</ul>
Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/family-goal-setting">Family Goal Setting</a></li>
</ul>
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#1045 - The Art & Science of Family Meetings

Bec, from Sydney, has a 2-year-old who keeps running towards the road when out at parks, playgrounds, and shops. Running away is developmentally normal: little kids love to explore. But it's also very scary! There are four things parents can do to keep their "runner" safe when out and about.

Karen, from Brisbane, asks how to navigate the ongoing challenge of school refusal. Ongoing conversations with both child and school are important when school attendance is a challenge. Dr Justin shares some questions to ask, and four ideas to increase engagement, competence, and confidence for your struggling student.

In this episode:
Developmental Milestones [Part 2: Toddlers]
Curious, exploring, developmentally appropriate
Hunt, Gather, Parent by Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff | Dymocks
Ongoing conversations on safety
Solutions to keep child safe
Pros and cons of giving kids mental health days
Problematic school avoidance
Working with the school
Three basic psychological needs
Attaching education to child's goals
Alternatives to school

Related links: 
What To Do When Kids Won't Listen
How To Help When School Sucks [Webinar]
School Refusal
#875 Failed at School, Successful at Life: Ian Steel

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Bec, from Sydney, has a 2-year-old who keeps running towards the road when out at parks, playgrounds, and shops. Running away is developmentally normal: little kids love to explore. But it's also very scary! There are four things parents can do to keep their "runner" safe when out and about.
Karen, from Brisbane, asks how to navigate the ongoing challenge of school refusal. Ongoing conversations with both child and school are important when school attendance is a challenge. Dr Justin shares some questions to ask, and four ideas to increase engagement, competence, and confidence for your struggling student.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/developmental-milestones-part-2-toddlers">Developmental Milestones [Part 2: Toddlers]</a></li>
<li>Curious, exploring, developmentally appropriate</li>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwjv4f3yjcuHAxWqo2YCHRqpAKoYABAOGgJzbQ&amp;ae=2&amp;co=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw2Je1BhAgEiwAp3KY717IOQKQm7NrL3PAanbjMoB5GTxZySh8cU657y0n-Zr-IOeuwIs0FRoCCH8QAvD_BwE&amp;sig=AOD64_1EOZR116_4VtSFfYH9cmTjZFZ8DQ&amp;ctype=5&amp;q=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiVtfbyjcuHAxVAxDgGHauRNaEQ9aACKAB6BAgHEFQ&amp;adurl=">Hunt, Gather, Parent by Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff | Dymocks</a></li>
<li>Ongoing conversations on safety</li>
<li>Solutions to keep child safe</li>
<li>Pros and cons of giving kids mental health days</li>
<li>Problematic school avoidance</li>
<li>Working with the school</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-parenting-revolution">Three basic psychological needs</a></li>
<li>Attaching education to child's goals</li>
<li>Alternatives to school</li>
</ul>
Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/what-to-do-when-kids-wont-listen">What To Do When Kids Won't Listen</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/how-to-help-when-school-sucks">How To Help When School Sucks</a> [Webinar]</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/school-refusal">School Refusal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/875-failed-at-school-successful-at-life-ian-steel">#875 Failed at School, Successful at Life: Ian Steel</a></li>
</ul>
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#1044 - Q&A: Tearaway Toddlers & Staying in School

Should we be making our children apologise when they do the wrong thing? What does a sincere apology look like?

In this episode:
Parental Guidance (S1): “Forcing children to apologise is teaching children to lie”
Victim mentality
People pleasing
Ruptured relationships
The Parenting Revolution, by Dr Justin Coulson
Motivation Continuum - extrinsic, introjected, identified, integrated, intrinsic
Is It Wrong to Tell Kids to Apologize? | The Atlantic
Theory of Mind
Why do children apologise under coercion?
Feeling seen, heard, and valued
Repairing relationships
Why don't kids want to apologise?
4 components of a sincere apology

Related links: 
Should we Force our Children to Say 'Sorry'
Carrots & Sticks: How Rewards and Punishments Hurt Our Kids, and What to do Instead [Webinar]

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Should we be making our children apologise when they do the wrong thing? What does a sincere apology look like?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.9now.com.au/parental-guidance/season-1">Parental Guidance (S1)</a>: “Forcing children to apologise is teaching children to lie”</li>
<li>Victim mentality</li>
<li>People pleasing</li>
<li>Ruptured relationships</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-parenting-revolution">The Parenting Revolution</a>, by Dr Justin Coulson</li>
<li>Motivation Continuum - extrinsic, introjected, identified, integrated, intrinsic</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/05/should-kids-apologize-parenting-debate/678294/">Is It Wrong to Tell Kids to Apologize? | The Atlantic</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/developmental-milestones-part-3-preschool">Theory of Mind</a></li>
<li>Why do children apologise under coercion?</li>
<li>Feeling seen, heard, and valued</li>
<li>Repairing relationships</li>
<li>Why don't kids want to apologise?</li>
<li>4 components of a sincere apology</li>
</ul>
Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/should-we-force-our-children-to-say-sorry">Should we Force our Children to Say 'Sorry'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/carrots-sticks">Carrots &amp; Sticks: How Rewards and Punishments Hurt Our Kids, and What to do Instead [Webinar]</a></li>
</ul>
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#1006 - Book Club: Why is Kylie Reading Kid's Books?

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