Regret is often seen as a negative emotion to be avoided, but what if it holds the key to better parenting? Dr Justin Coulson and  author Dan Pink uncover the surprising ways regret can teach us valuable lessons, helping us to be kinder, more thoughtful parents, and ultimately, better people.

 (R) This episode originally aired 2/11/22.

Topics included in this episode –
The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, by Daniel Pink
Why do people say that they don’t have regrets?
Your regrets say a lot about you as a person
Your regrets can inform your future decisions
Reframing regret
Inward, outward, forward
“At-least”ing and “if-only”ing
Dan’s advice for time poor parents
Normalising the emotion of regret
Talk to your kids about your regrets
Dan shares some of his regrets

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Learn more about Dan Pink & his books
#570 Do Over - What Would You Change If You Could?

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Regret is often seen as a negative emotion to be avoided, but what if it holds the key to better parenting? Dr Justin Coulson and  author Dan Pink uncover the surprising ways regret can teach us valuable lessons, helping us to be kinder, more thoughtful parents, and ultimately, better people.
 (R) This episode originally aired 2/11/22.
Topics included in this episode –
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.danpink.com/the-power-of-regret/">The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, by Daniel Pink</a></li>
<li>Why do people say that they don’t have regrets?</li>
<li>Your regrets say a lot about you as a person</li>
<li>Your regrets can inform your future decisions</li>
<li>Reframing regret</li>
<li>Inward, outward, forward</li>
<li>“At-least”ing and “if-only”ing</li>
<li>Dan’s advice for time poor parents</li>
<li>Normalising the emotion of regret</li>
<li>Talk to your kids about your regrets</li>
<li>Dan shares some of his regrets</li>
</ul>
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Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/dadding-done-right"></a><a href="https://www.danpink.com/books/">Learn more about Dan Pink &amp; his books</a><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/dadding-done-right"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/570-do-over-what-would-you-change-if-you-could">#570 Do Over - What Would You Change If You Could?</a></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.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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