This episode originally appeared as episode #1013.

When we make feelings “King”, our children can become stuck in their emotion, unable to regulate or move forward. Justin shares the right way to respond to feelings, helping them understand, process, and then move through their emotional state. 

In this episode:
Revolutionary change in how parents respond to emotions
Impact of TikTok parenting influencers
Validating emotions
Feeling seen, heard, valued
Ways to regulate and tame emotions
Parent or therapist?
#822 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers - Part 1
#827 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers - Part 2
#976 Abigail Shrier's Bad Therapy
How to help your child process their emotion and move on from it

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Related links: 
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, by Lisa Damour
The Secret to Regulating Emotions
Emotion Coaching [Webinar]
Little People, Big Feelings [The Summit]

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This episode originally appeared as episode #1013.
When we make feelings “King”, our children can become stuck in their emotion, unable to regulate or move forward. Justin shares the right way to respond to feelings, helping them understand, process, and then move through their emotional state. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Revolutionary change in how parents respond to emotions</li>
<li>Impact of TikTok parenting influencers</li>
<li>Validating emotions</li>
<li>Feeling seen, heard, valued</li>
<li>Ways to regulate and tame emotions</li>
<li>Parent or therapist?</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/822-the-emotional-lives-of-teenagers-part-1">#822 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers - Part 1</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/827-the-emotional-lives-of-teenagers-part-2">#827 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers - Part 2</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/976-abigail-shriers-bad-therapy">#976 Abigail Shrier's Bad Therapy</a></li>
<li>How to help your child process their emotion and move on from it</li>
</ul>
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Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/WqVOEZ">The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, by Lisa Damour</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-secret-to-regulating-emotions">The Secret to Regulating Emotions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/emotion-coaching">Emotion Coaching [Webinar]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-little-people-big-feelings-summit">Little People, Big Feelings [The Summit]</a></li>
</ul>
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#1075 - Are Emotions Too Important?

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Have you ever wondered if becoming a foster carer is something you could do?

Our guest today, Belinda Baxter, has 13 children (6 biological, 7 foster) and joins us for an important conversation about foster care: what it looks like for her family, the challenges and the rewards, and what you can do to get the process started.

This week, communities across Australia come together to celebrate Foster Care Week, an annual event dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions of foster and kinship carers.

In this episode:
Foster Care Week
Types of foster care (full-time, kinship, respite, emergency)
Family dynamics
Boundaries and foundations
Independent living skills
The process of becoming a carer
Challenges and difficulties of caring for other people's children

Related links:
Fostering Connections (Victoria)
DCJ Foster, relative and kinship care (NSW)
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care
Become a foster carer (SA)
Become a foster carer (WA)
Foster and Kinship Carers Association (NT)
Foster care - Department for Education, Children and Young People (TAS)

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Have you ever wondered if becoming a foster carer is something you could do?
Our guest today, Belinda Baxter, has 13 children (6 biological, 7 foster) and joins us for an important conversation about foster care: what it looks like for her family, the challenges and the rewards, and what you can do to get the process started.
This week, communities across Australia come together to celebrate Foster Care Week, an annual event dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions of foster and kinship carers.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Foster Care Week</li>
<li>Types of foster care (full-time, kinship, respite, emergency)</li>
<li>Family dynamics</li>
<li>Boundaries and foundations</li>
<li>Independent living skills</li>
<li>The process of becoming a carer</li>
<li>Challenges and difficulties of caring for other people's children</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.fosteringconnections.com.au/">Fostering Connections (Victoria)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/foster-relative-and-kinship-care/become-a-foster-carer">DCJ Foster, relative and kinship care (NSW)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.qfkc.com.au/become-a-carer">Queensland Foster and Kinship Care</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au/make-a-difference/become-a-foster-carer">Become a foster carer (SA)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fostercare.wa.gov.au/">Become a foster carer (WA)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fkca.org.au">Foster and Kinship Carers Association (NT)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/safe-children/out-of-home-care-in-tasmania/family-based-care/foster-care/">Foster care - Department for Education, Children and Young People (TAS)</a></li>
</ul>
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#1076 - 13's a Lucky Number For Foster Care Week

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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>
<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:</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<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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'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>
Doors are now open to the <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/membership">Happy Families Membership</a> 
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#1073 - A Father's Day Bromance

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#1075 - Are Emotions Too Important?

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