'I'll Do Better Tomorrow' is a review of the week that was.

With more work-related travel than ever before, Justin still managed to make it home for Father's Day—his best one yet with a peak "life moment" involving son-in-law Jared! Listen in to hear how their relationship has moved from reluctant acceptance to that of deep friendship because of a conscious decision to love unconditionally.

Plus, some sobering facts from Lifeline's Annual Gala Ball: Over a million calls are made to Lifeline every single year. 3000 phone calls per day, which means that somebody is in crisis every 28 seconds! Thank you to all of Lifeline's volunteers, sponsors, workforce, and other contributors. We recognise the importance of this service and are so very grateful for the wonderful work you do. 

In this episode:
Lifeline's Annual Gala Ball
Father's Day
Low expectations, no pressure, time with family 
Being a grandparent on Father's Day
Reaping what you sow
Unconditional love
Lifeline: Help is available. Speak with someone today! Call 13 11 14

Related links:
Fatherhood Redefined [Webinar] Use coupon code "Spring15" to receive $15 discount! Sale ends tonight.
Present Dads, Healthy Kids
#890 How You Know You’re Loved

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'I'll Do Better Tomorrow' is a review of the week that was.
With more work-related travel than ever before, Justin still managed to make it home for Father's Day—his best one yet with a peak "life moment" involving son-in-law Jared! Listen in to hear how their relationship has moved from reluctant acceptance to that of deep friendship because of a conscious decision to love unconditionally.
Plus, some sobering facts from Lifeline's Annual Gala Ball: Over a million calls are made to <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au">Lifeline</a> every single year. 3000 phone calls per day, which means that somebody is in crisis every 28 seconds! Thank you to all of Lifeline's volunteers, sponsors, workforce, and other contributors. We recognise the importance of this service and are so very grateful for the wonderful work you do. 
In this episode:
<ul></ul>
<ul>
<li>Lifeline's Annual Gala Ball</li>
<li>Father's Day</li>
<li>Low expectations, no pressure, time with family </li>
<li>Being a grandparent on Father's Day</li>
<li>Reaping what you sow</li>
<li>Unconditional love</li>
<li><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au">Lifeline</a>: Help is available. Speak with someone today! Call 13 11 14</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/fatherhood-redefined">Fatherhood Redefined [Webinar]</a> Use coupon code "Spring15" to receive $15 discount! Sale ends tonight.</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/present-dads-healthy-kids">Present Dads, Healthy Kids</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/890-how-you-know-youre-loved">#890 How You Know You’re Loved</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.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#1073 - A Father's Day Bromance

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Dr Hannah Brown, Campaign Manager for Education and Young People for RU OK?, is working to decrease the stigma of mental health and to provide Australians with the skills and confidence to check in with one another EVERY day, and not just RU OK? day.

Hannah shares advice for parents who may be dealing with a child who is not ok—how to have this conversation with them and support them through their struggles. 

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In this episode:
What to do when someone struggling says "I'm fine!"
It's not our job to fix, but to notice, listen, and support
Parent-to-child conversations
Child-to-child conversations
ALEC - Ask, Listen, Encourage Action, Check-in 
Teaching kids to be kind and respectful to their friends/classmates
Building skills for strong and trusting relationships


If you are not OK, please reach out for help:


Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800


Parent Line (different number for each state)


Lifeline 13 11 14


13YARN (for First Nations Australians) 13 92 76

Related links:
#589 Mental Fitness With Gus Worland
R U OK Day – Talking About It and What Happens When They Say ‘No’

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Dr Hannah Brown, Campaign Manager for Education and Young People for RU OK?, is working to decrease the stigma of mental health and to provide Australians with the skills and confidence to check in with one another EVERY day, and not just RU OK? day.
Hannah shares advice for parents who may be dealing with a child who is not ok—how to have this conversation with them and support them through their struggles. 
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In this episode:
<ul></ul>
<ul>
<li>What to do when someone struggling says "I'm fine!"</li>
<li>It's not our job to fix, but to notice, listen, and support</li>
<li>Parent-to-child conversations</li>
<li>Child-to-child conversations</li>
<li>ALEC - Ask, Listen, Encourage Action, Check-in </li>
<li>Teaching kids to be kind and respectful to their friends/classmates</li>
<li>Building skills for strong and trusting relationships</li>
<li>
If you are not OK, please reach out for help:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://kidshelpline.com.au/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjs2fH1ra2IAxV8yzgGHatIJlkQFnoECAgQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw07Nm595ab1bTsuHqjJWoyF">Kids Help Line</a> 1800 55 1800
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.parentline.org.au/parent-line-in-other-states/">Parent Line</a> (different number for each state)
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au">Lifeline</a> 13 11 14
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au/">13YARN</a> (for First Nations Australians) 13 92 76
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/589-mental-fitness-with-gus-worland">#589 Mental Fitness With Gus Worland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/r-u-ok-day-having-the-conversation-and-what-to-do-if-the-answer-is-no">R U OK Day – Talking About It and What Happens When They Say ‘No’</a></li>
</ul>
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#1074 - R U OK: Tips For Parents

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Journalist Angela Pollard writes that "[a]n age of confession and vulnerability has seen parenting rebranded as a challenging, joyless, expensive, and freedom-sapping decision. They forgot the awesome bits."

On the podcast today, Angela chats with Justing about finding the joy in parenting, the importance of perspective and gratitude, and why we must speak of the great parts of parenthood—because although parenting is hard, it's absolutely worth it!

In this episode:
The vulnerabilities VS the joys of parenting
Parenting needs a PR job? Blame the mummy bloggers | Angela Mollard | The Daily Telegraph
Finding fulfilment in parenting
Generational differences
Gratitude
Look for the 'glimmers' every day
#148 Flecks of Gold
Perspective 
Being present
What Your Child Needs From You by Dr Justin Coulson (use coupon code SPRING15 for a sneaky discount! Ends 6/5/24)

Related links:
Parenting Made Easy(er)
Unplugging Parenthood (and being present!)

Doors are now open to the Happy Families Membership

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Journalist Angela Pollard writes that "[a]n age of confession and vulnerability has seen parenting rebranded as a challenging, joyless, expensive, and freedom-sapping decision. They forgot the awesome bits."
On the podcast today, Angela chats with Justing about finding the joy in parenting, the importance of perspective and gratitude, and why we must speak of the great parts of parenthood—because although parenting is hard, it's absolutely worth it!
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>The vulnerabilities VS the joys of parenting</li>
<li><a href="https://apple.news/AwHpYjiDsQMGNLtoQyUBrrg">Parenting needs a PR job? Blame the mummy bloggers | Angela Mollard | The Daily Telegraph</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Finding fulfilment in parenting</li>
<li>Generational differences</li>
<li>Gratitude</li>
<li>Look for the 'glimmers' every day</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/148-flecks-of-gold">#148 Flecks of Gold</a></li>
<li>Perspective </li>
<li>Being present</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/what-your-child-needs-from-you">What Your Child Needs From You</a> by Dr Justin Coulson (use coupon code SPRING15 for a sneaky discount! Ends 6/5/24)</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/parenting-made-easyer">Parenting Made Easy(er)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/unplugging-parenthood">Unplugging Parenthood (and being present!)</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)
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#1072 - Does Parenting Have a PR Problem?

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It's National Child Protection Week!

Today's conversation is with author, publisher, mother, and educator Janeen Sanders, a strong public advocate for children’s safety, education, and empowerment.

Jayneen joins Dr Justin to speak on the importance of teaching consent and body safety to children of all ages and how parents can do this in age-appropriate ways. This is an essential skill for every parent: to keep our children safe from sexual abuse and sexual predators.

In this episode:
Statistics
The younger a child, the more vulnerable and at-risk they are
Online grooming
#926 Who Tops the List of Child Sexual Abusers?
Using correct anatomical names
Teaching body boundary and consent
Grandparents and hugging
Creating a safety network for your child

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Jayneen Sander's resources:
Body Safety Red Flags by Jayneen Sanders
My Body! What I Say Goes! by Jayneen Sanders
Body Safety and Consent VALUE BUNDLE by Jayneen Sanders
My Body Safety Rules - FREE POSTER
Head to the Educate 2 Empower website for more books, lesson plans, posters, and other resources for parents and teachers.

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Related links:
Sex, Consent, & Staying Safe [Webinar]
#226 More Than Consent Education with Melinda Tankard Reist

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It's National Child Protection Week!
Today's conversation is with author, publisher, mother, and educator <a href="https://e2epublishing.info/pages/jayneen?srsltid=AfmBOorXesXwawycupFpKrx8CKzsSUvr13tnv7HdNcMg39TD5CQFZ3R4">Janeen Sanders</a>, a strong public advocate for children’s safety, education, and empowerment.
Jayneen joins Dr Justin to speak on the importance of teaching consent and body safety to children of all ages and how parents can do this in age-appropriate ways. This is an essential skill for every parent: to keep our children safe from sexual abuse and sexual predators.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Statistics</li>
<li>The younger a child, the more vulnerable and at-risk they are</li>
<li>Online grooming</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/926-who-tops-the-list-of-child-sexual-abusers">#926 Who Tops the List of Child Sexual Abusers?</a></li>
<li>Using correct anatomical names</li>
<li>Teaching body boundary and consent</li>
<li>Grandparents and hugging</li>
<li>Creating a safety network for your child</li>
</ul>
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Jayneen Sander's resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://e2epublishing.info/products/body-safety-red-flags">Body Safety Red Flags </a><a href="https://e2epublishing.info/products/my-body-what-i-say-goes-2nd-edition">by Jayneen Sanders</a><a href="https://e2epublishing.info/products/body-safety-red-flags"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://e2epublishing.info/products/my-body-what-i-say-goes-2nd-edition">My Body! What I Say Goes! by Jayneen Sanders</a></li>
<li><a href="https://e2epublishing.info/products/body-safety-and-consent-bundle">Body Safety and Consent VALUE BUNDLE </a><a href="https://e2epublishing.info/products/my-body-what-i-say-goes-2nd-edition">by Jayneen Sanders</a><a href="https://e2epublishing.info/products/body-safety-and-consent-bundle"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://e2epublishing.info/products/my-body-safety-rules-free-poster">My Body Safety Rules - FREE POSTER</a></li>
<li>Head to the <a href="https://e2epublishing.info">Educate 2 Empower</a> website for more books, lesson plans, posters, and other resources for parents and teachers.</li>
</ul>
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Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/sex-consent-staying-safe?fbclid=IwY2xjawFD1gdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHScJEuZjc8pTvtSriWqi78l9d522vYZtHRIsbGr7wh-qc81EgC7inGJwfw_aem_91pQotWv2RaG-lwEqGUMcA">Sex, Consent, &amp; Staying Safe [Webinar]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/226-more-than-consent-education-with-melinda-tankard-reist">#226 More Than Consent Education with Melinda Tankard Reist</a></li>
</ul>
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#1071 - Body Boundaries With Jayneen Sanders

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#1073 - A Father's Day Bromance

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