There are times when a parent's relationship with their child feels strained and difficult. Kylie shares what it can look like to cultivate these challenging relationships, giving hope to any parent deep in the trenches of raising hard kids.

More often than not, when we lose the plot as adults, it is because of unmet expectations. A games night in the Coulson household did NOT meet Justin's expectations, leading to one very grumpy dad!

In this episode:
I'll Do Better Tomorrow, I Promise - Maurine Reynolds Adamek
5 star reviews - thank you!
Cultivating relationships
No Matter What
Hope for the parent who thinks they can't keep going
Resilience
Family games night turns sour
Expectations vs reality
Unmet needs
Bedtime
Even the parenting expert gets parenting wrong
Be where your feet are

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There are times when a parent's relationship with their child feels strained and difficult. Kylie shares what it can look like to cultivate these challenging relationships, giving hope to any parent deep in the trenches of raising hard kids.
More often than not, when we lose the plot as adults, it is because of unmet expectations. A games night in the Coulson household did NOT meet Justin's expectations, leading to one very grumpy dad!
In this episode:
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<li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.amazon.com.au/Ill-Do-Better-Tomorrow-Promise/dp/096695811X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiq6fqzz9KHAxV73zgGHWxeJYsQFnoECBYQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw2aOrbOMK0ml0P-9sw974nd">I'll Do Better Tomorrow, I Promise - Maurine Reynolds </a><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.amazon.com.au/Ill-Do-Better-Tomorrow-Promise/dp/096695811X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiq6fqzz9KHAxV73zgGHWxeJYsQFnoECBYQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw2aOrbOMK0ml0P-9sw974nd">Adamek</a><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.amazon.com.au/Ill-Do-Better-Tomorrow-Promise/dp/096695811X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiq6fqzz9KHAxV73zgGHWxeJYsQFnoECBYQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw2aOrbOMK0ml0P-9sw974nd"></a></li>
<li>5 star reviews - thank you!</li>
<li>Cultivating relationships</li>
<li>No Matter What</li>
<li>Hope for the parent who thinks they can't keep going</li>
<li>Resilience</li>
<li>Family games night turns sour</li>
<li>Expectations vs reality</li>
<li>Unmet needs</li>
<li>Bedtime</li>
<li>Even the parenting expert gets parenting wrong</li>
<li>Be where your feet are</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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