It is not worth going to war with your child over their preferences. There are going to be more important issues that will require you to stand your ground. These moments can end in a full-blown battle with your child, or by reframing the conversation, you can work through these tough issues, avoiding conflict while still keeping your kids healthy and safe. Listen in to find out how!

(R) This episode originally aired 6/6/22.

Topics discussed in today’s podcast:
Common fights parents have with children
Sleeping, eating
Friends, parties, sleepovers
Social media, alcohol & drugs, intimacy, pornography, dress
Conflict is normal
Is your child's safety at risk?
Control and power struggles
Conversations without conflict
Justin’s ladder metaphor
Prioritising relationship
Preferences vs. principles

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Related links: 
Winning the “Gaming” Battle with our Boys – and Taking our Parenting to the Next Level
Eat Right Without a Fight [eBook]
Should We be Giving our Teens Alcohol?
Whose House Rules?

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It is not worth going to war with your child over their preferences. There are going to be more important issues that will require you to stand your ground. These moments can end in a full-blown battle with your child, or by reframing the conversation, you can work through these tough issues, avoiding conflict while still keeping your kids healthy and safe. Listen in to find out how!
(R) This episode originally aired 6/6/22.
Topics discussed in today’s podcast:
<ul>
<li>Common fights parents have with children</li>
<li>Sleeping, eating</li>
<li>Friends, parties, sleepovers</li>
<li>Social media, alcohol &amp; drugs, intimacy, pornography, dress</li>
<li>Conflict is normal</li>
<li>Is your child's safety at risk?</li>
<li>Control and power struggles</li>
<li>Conversations without conflict</li>
<li>Justin’s ladder metaphor</li>
<li>Prioritising relationship</li>
<li>Preferences vs. principles</li>
</ul>
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Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/winning-the-gaming-battle-with-our-boys-and-taking-our-parenting-to-the-next-level">Winning the “Gaming” Battle with our Boys – and Taking our Parenting to the Next Level</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/eat-right-without-a-fight">Eat Right Without a Fight [eBook]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/should-we-be-giving-our-teens-alcohol">Should We be Giving our Teens Alcohol?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/whose-house-rules">Whose House Rules?</a></li>
</ul>
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Register for the <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/supporting-autistic-children-course?vgo_ee=mt1BHIJ32CnTNNz9nL2WbWfyKOXp7Y7ncY5lzgiQmrt73bAsKesSbks%3D%3ArScEeVtGODiEd6ccog36Ve3thXY6sDPe">Supporting Autistic Children</a> course with Dr Joey Lawrence and Dr Justin Coulson. Doors close July 8.
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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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