Amy from Melbourne has been trying to boost her families wellbeing, and while she's been doing all of the tried and traditional methods, she is wondering what the benefits of indoor plants are for her family.

Jenny from West Australia is seeking some advice around grandparents looking after her three year old, despite some of their parenting styles being quite different to hers.

Related links: 
Check out our recent From the Doctor's Desk episode - #1036 Screen Use Bad, Green Space Good
What to Do When Parents and Grandparents Disagree [Article]

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Amy from Melbourne has been trying to boost her families wellbeing, and while she's been doing all of the tried and traditional methods, she is wondering what the benefits of indoor plants are for her family.
Jenny from West Australia is seeking some advice around grandparents looking after her three year old, despite some of their parenting styles being quite different to hers.
Related links: 
<ul>
<li>Check out our recent From the Doctor's Desk episode - <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/dr-justin-coulsons-happy-families/1036-from-the-doctors-desk-screen-use-bad-green-sp">#1036 Screen Use Bad, Green Space Good</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/what-to-do-when-parents-and-grandparents-disagree">What to Do When Parents and Grandparents Disagree [Article]</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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#1049 Q&A - The Benefits of Plants & Grandparents

If you have a child with a natural talent or a burning desire to succeed in a sport or other activity, how do you cultivate a successful (perhaps even elite) level of performance and raise them to have perspective? Justin and Kylie offer four ideas to help your children be engaged in their athletic and competitive pursuits in healthy, balanced ways. 

In this episode:
US Gymnast Alexandra Raismen - parent reaction
Finding a healthy balance
Professionalization of youth sports can lead to burnout | AAP Publications
What is the purpose of sport?
Physical, cognitive, social, emotional benefits
Competence and mastery
#1033 – Early Talent Promotion
Motivation and losing perspective
Unconditional love

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How To Keep Kids Motivated To Play Sport

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If you have a child with a natural talent or a burning desire to succeed in a sport or other activity, how do you cultivate a successful (perhaps even elite) level of performance and raise them to have perspective? Justin and Kylie offer four ideas to help your children be engaged in their athletic and competitive pursuits in healthy, balanced ways. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baJuHllm_Uo">US Gymnast Alexandra Raismen - parent reaction</a></li>
<li>Finding a healthy balance</li>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/27833/Professionalization-of-youth-sports-can-lead-to&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjsgL-4ydKHAxULyjgGHcArHnIQFnoECBIQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw3WLKvZR84ILBPR0p7S1E7C">Professionalization of youth sports can lead to burnout | AAP Publications</a></li>
<li>What is the purpose of sport?</li>
<li>Physical, cognitive, social, emotional benefits</li>
<li>Competence and mastery</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/1033-early-talent-promotion">#1033 – Early Talent Promotion</a></li>
<li>Motivation and losing perspective</li>
<li>Unconditional love</li>
</ul>
Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/how-to-keep-kids-motivated-to-play-sport">How To Keep Kids Motivated To Play Sport</a></li>
</ul>
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#1048 - Raising an Olympian

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:
<ul>
<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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#1047 - Playing To Win (and Losing the Plot)

Book Club - the episode where Justin and Kylie forget about the parenting stuff and share what they have been reading. Today, a book review from a very special guest: their 10-year-old daughter Emilie.

In this episode:
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt | Penguin Books (4.5 stars)
Unplug Childhood - Join the village!
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien | Abbeys (5 stars)
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl | Dymocks (4.7 stars)

Related links: 
#980 The Anxious Generation With Jonathan Haidt
The Screens Issue
Unplugging Parenthood

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Book Club - the episode where Justin and Kylie forget about the parenting stuff and share what they have been reading. Today, a book review from a very special guest: their 10-year-old daughter Emilie.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-anxious-generation-9780241694909&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjA4sTd2c2HAxXEzTgGHWAhBqMQFnoECEkQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DITY7qG4GDf72llCiqwoX">The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt | Penguin Books</a> (4.5 stars)</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/unplugchildhood-org">Unplug Childhood</a> - Join the village!</li>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwiDk7-p2s2HAxUFq2YCHcGfPGkYABALGgJzbQ&amp;ae=2&amp;co=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw-5y1BhC-ARIsAAM_oKkvJs9yB9VSCwkIKBHgezHEHuXts3zcMEtI2KUc0WHEVEKl4L_H1-MaAg7tEALw_wcB&amp;sig=AOD64_3S91qwpbzW5oUoPIld_fWURGOLKQ&amp;ctype=5&amp;q=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiyhLep2s2HAxVs_DgGHXpNIQUQ9aACKAB6BAgFEE4&amp;adurl=">The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien | Abbeys</a> (5 stars)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl-9780241558331">James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl | Dymocks</a> (4.7 stars)</li>
</ul>
Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/980-the-anxious-generation-with-jonathan-haidt">#980 The Anxious Generation With Jonathan Haidt</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-screens-issue">The Screens Issue</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/unplugging-parenthood">Unplugging Parenthood</a></li>
</ul>
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