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>
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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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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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