It's normal and natural for young children to want to take their time exploring the world around them, and it's also normal for parents to want to get things done quickly! Could it be possible to do both? Can we slow down and be more productive at the same time?

There are practical and simple solutions that will help you to maintain the fun, build relationships, AND be productive—all while slowing life down for your child!
Rushing our children through tasks
Competition
Developmental and gender reality
Mum guilt
Emotional regulation
Solutions
Introducing routine & structure
Transitions
Wiggle room or wriggle room?
Breathing techniques

(R) This episode originally aired 27/6/23.

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Related links: 
Developmental Milestones
Fast is Slow and Slow is Fast
#27: How to Implement a Routine Without Being Rigid

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It's normal and natural for young children to want to take their time exploring the world around them, and it's also normal for parents to want to get things done quickly! Could it be possible to do both? Can we slow down and be more productive at the same time?
There are practical and simple solutions that will help you to maintain the fun, build relationships, AND be productive—all while slowing life down for your child!
<ul>
<li>Rushing our children through tasks</li>
<li>Competition</li>
<li>Developmental and gender reality</li>
<li>Mum guilt</li>
<li>Emotional regulation</li>
<li>Solutions</li>
<li>Introducing routine &amp; structure</li>
<li>Transitions</li>
<li>Wiggle room or wriggle room?</li>
<li>Breathing techniques</li>
</ul>
(R) This episode originally aired 27/6/23.
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Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/developmental-milestones-introduction">Developmental Milestones</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/fast-is-slow-and-slow-is-fast">Fast is Slow and Slow is Fast</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/27-how-to-implement-a-routine-without-being-rigid">#27: How to Implement a Routine Without Being Rigid</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.

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

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#1032 - Stop and Smell the Flowers

Justin is answering two listener questions in this episode.

Christina from the United States is wondering how she can get a less than cooperative teenager to put away the screens and get to bed, even though she has already compromised on them staying up later than she would like.

Kate is wondering why her five year old's behaviour is so different between school and home.  How can a 'model student' melt down over simple requests like being asked to take her plate to the kitchen after dinner?

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Justin is answering two listener questions in this episode.
Christina from the United States is wondering how she can get a less than cooperative teenager to put away the screens and get to bed, even though she has already compromised on them staying up later than she would like.
Kate is wondering why her five year old's behaviour is so different between school and home.  How can a 'model student' melt down over simple requests like being asked to take her plate to the kitchen after dinner?
Find out more about <a href="https://jocelynbrewer.com/digital-nutrition/">Jocelyn Brewer's Digital Nutrition</a>.
Get your questions to Justin by hitting the record button on the <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/">Happy Families website</a>.
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#1054 Q&A: 24/7 Tech & School vs Home Behaviour

Does "risky play" make you excited or very nervous? The research is clear regarding the many benefits to children who engage in risky play. With it becoming increasingly hard to find public spaces that allow for risky play, we share ideas and tips for how parents can encourage and support their children to engage in risky play at home.

In this episode:
Old-school playgrounds
What is risky play?
Healthy childhood development through outdoor risky play: Navigating the balance with injury prevention | Canadian Paediatric Society
How to encourage risky play at home
"You want your kids to be as safe as necessary, not as safe as possible” 
The importance of agency and autonomy in play
Roald Dahl quote on kids and risks
Physical development
Emotional resilience
Social skills and mental health
Solving problems
Risk assessment

Relevant Links:
Playing It Safe May Be The Biggest Risk Of All
Resilience: Developing strength, calm and kindness in our kids [Webinar]
#50 Risks and Rolling Down Hills

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Does "risky play" make you excited or very nervous? The research is clear regarding the many benefits to children who engage in risky play. With it becoming increasingly hard to find public spaces that allow for risky play, we share ideas and tips for how parents can encourage and support their children to engage in risky play at home.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Old-school playgrounds</li>
<li>What is risky play?</li>
<li><a href="https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/outdoor-risky-play">Healthy childhood development through outdoor risky play: Navigating the balance with injury prevention | Canadian Paediatric Society</a></li>
<li>How to encourage <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamiliesau/posts/pfbid02mNPqSjeXUfV1LLZsKZvgS5cWVwQxpr1rFL9w5NuirWEpLEVNcp8HbyzrgJscVSWEl">risky play</a> at home</li>
<li>"You want your kids to be as safe as necessary, not as safe as possible” </li>
<li>The importance of agency and autonomy in play</li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/511014-the-more-risks-you-allow-children-to-take-the-better">Roald Dahl quote</a> on kids and risks</li>
<li>Physical development</li>
<li>Emotional resilience</li>
<li>Social skills and mental health</li>
<li>Solving problems</li>
<li>Risk assessment</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/playing-it-safe-may-be-the-biggest-risk-of-all">Playing It Safe May Be The Biggest Risk Of All</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/resilience">Resilience: Developing strength, calm and kindness in our kids [Webinar]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/50-risks-and-rolling-down-hills">#50 Risks and Rolling Down Hills</a></li>
</ul>
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NEW weekly kids’ ‘Print &amp; Play’ subscription <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/felt-subscription">FELT</a> (Fostering Emotional Learning Together)
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#1053 - Is Risky Play Worth the Risk?

Saying goodbye to loved ones has been the cause for much reflection for Justin, including the acknowledgment that owning our own mortality allows us to invest more fully in life.

Kylie describes a recent family meeting, and how the buy in that comes when everybody takes accountability for the part they play in how a family feels and functions can be life-changing.

In this episode:
Losing loved ones
Treasure every moment of life
Terror Management Theory
Don't count the days; allow the days to count!
Family meetings
Accountability
How to get buy-in from the kids
Exercise and routine

Relevant Links:
How To Talk To Your Children About Death
#1045 – The Art & Science of Family Meetings

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Saying goodbye to loved ones has been the cause for much reflection for Justin, including the acknowledgment that owning our own mortality allows us to invest more fully in life.
Kylie describes a recent family meeting, and how the buy in that comes when everybody takes accountability for the part they play in how a family feels and functions can be life-changing.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Losing loved ones</li>
<li>Treasure every moment of life</li>
<li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/terror-management-theory">Terror Management Theory</a></li>
<li>Don't count the days; allow the days to count!</li>
<li>Family meetings</li>
<li>Accountability</li>
<li>How to get buy-in from the kids</li>
<li>Exercise and routine</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-death">How To Talk To Your Children About Death</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/1045-the-art-science-of-family-meetings">#1045 – The Art &amp; Science of Family Meetings</a></li>
</ul>
Doors are now open to the <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/membership">Happy Families Membership</a> 
NEW weekly kids’ ‘Print &amp; Play’ subscription <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/felt-subscription">FELT</a> (Fostering Emotional Learning Together)
Find us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/"> Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happyfamiliesau">TikTok</a>
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