"I’ll Do Better Tomorrow"—looking back on the week that has been: what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and how we can be better parents.

In this episode:
Family meetings
Check in with each member of the family
3 questions: What’s going well in your life at the moment? What’s not? What can we do better?
The power of emotional availability
One-on-one time with kids
The need to feel seen
Family holidays

Related links: 
#1045 – The Art & Science of Family Meetings

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"I’ll Do Better Tomorrow"—looking back on the week that has been: what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and how we can be better parents.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Family meetings</li>
<li>Check in with each member of the family</li>
<li>3 questions: What’s going well in your life at the moment? What’s not? What can we do better?</li>
<li>The power of emotional availability</li>
<li>One-on-one time with kids</li>
<li>The need to feel seen</li>
<li>Family holidays</li>
</ul>
Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/140-life-after-year-12">#1045 – The Art &amp; Science of Family Meetings</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

#1098 - Check In, Don't Check Out

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In today's Book Club episode, Justin and Kyle share what they have been reading this month!

Kylie's books:
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks
Troubled by Rob Henderson
The Winter Dress by Lauren Chater

Justin's books:
Hello Darkness, My Old Friend by Sanford Greenberg
The Expat by Hansen Shi
The Weirdest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous by Joseph Henrich

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In today's Book Club episode, Justin and Kyle share what they have been reading this month!
Kylie's books:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58884736-the-measure&amp;ved=2ahUKEwidvuCY0YCJAxWzk1YBHbydNsYQFnoECFMQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0lh_fzt3_dOdXwphxZ1fd6">The Measure by Nikki Erlick</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3462.The_Rescue&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiwz4CC0oCJAxUrrlYBHf_qJYgQFnoECFIQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw3pr0yu3B7RD9gcUiRZY1lZ">The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176444107-troubled&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjd-Nif0oCJAxXIslYBHfoWIM0QFnoECFcQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Vn6wDAgni38efVa9mNCrs">Troubled by Rob Henderson</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41975321-the-winter-dress" data-ved="2ahUKEwiGgYvY0oCJAxWtqVYBHZ51F5QQFnoECFIQAQ" data-sb="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41975321-the-winter-dress&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiGgYvY0oCJAxWtqVYBHZ51F5QQFnoECFIQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw14OB5uuWFcFh0ge1R_5CdH">The Winter Dress by Lauren Chater</a></li>
</ul>
Justin's books:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50662394-hello-darkness-my-old-friend&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiAxI2l04CJAxX-klYBHXVPNAMQFnoECFIQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw1cBJyilrK6yECOQlUB1HVY">Hello Darkness, My Old Friend by Sanford Greenberg</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199797594-the-expat&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiJ7-PI04CJAxXizjQHHTFcDi0QFnoECB8QAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0PSoQWcNP-c83fWBf-Gcvw">The Expat by Hansen Shi</a></li>
<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/Weirdest-People-World-Psychologically-Particularly/dp/0374173222&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC2I_j04CJAxX6sVYBHREQLcgQFnoECE0QAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw02zyGa30mcXyXWE5i73T8z">The Weirdest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous by Joseph Henrich</a></li>
</ul>
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#1097 - October Book Club: Fiction Ain't That Bad

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Most people recognise that consent is essential for a healthy sexual experience, yet many still find it challenging to fully understand its meaning. In this conversation, we'll explore the complexities and nuances of consent and how we can address these crucial topics with our children, step by step, as they grow. 

In this episode:
Consent Can't Wait | consent.gov.au
Body safety, boundaries, respect, "no means no"


Tickling, rough-housing, bath time, hugs and kisses


When consent is taken to the extreme
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Developing identity and voice
Critical thinking
Respectful engagement with others
Compliance and obedience
Teenagers and romantic relationships
Withdrawing consent
Alcohol, drugs, maturity, impairments
Teaching ethics, empathy, rights, bodily autonomy

Related links: 
#217 The Age of Consent with Rebecca Sparrow
#226 More Than Consent Education with Melinda Tankard Reist
Sex, Consent & Staying Safe [Webinar]
#1071 - Body Boundaries With Jayneen Sanders

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Most people recognise that consent is essential for a healthy sexual experience, yet many still find it challenging to fully understand its meaning. In this conversation, we'll explore the complexities and nuances of consent and how we can address these crucial topics with our children, step by step, as they grow. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.consent.gov.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA9vb58tI0B6ZytotyI_D_hbeC73oR&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwjY64BhCaARIsAIfc7YZgKs-ystV4lMj2sdG8fXqFRtWlmqa5xV0ytqKMobsglbpn64srYiIaArpwEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Consent Can't Wait | consent.gov.au</a></li>
<li>Body safety, boundaries, respect, "no means no"</li>
<li>
Tickling, rough-housing, bath time, hugs and kisses
</li>
<li>
When consent is taken to the extreme
</li>
<li>Verbal and non-verbal communication</li>
<li>Developing identity and voice</li>
<li>Critical thinking</li>
<li>Respectful engagement with others</li>
<li>Compliance and obedience</li>
<li>Teenagers and romantic relationships</li>
<li>Withdrawing consent</li>
<li>Alcohol, drugs, maturity, impairments</li>
<li>Teaching ethics, empathy, rights, bodily autonomy</li>
</ul>
Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/140-life-after-year-12">#217 The Age of Consent with Rebecca Sparrow</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>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/sex-consent-staying-safe">Sex, Consent &amp; Staying Safe [Webinar]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/1071-body-boundaries-with-jayneen-sanders">#1071 - Body Boundaries With Jayneen Sanders</a></li>
</ul>
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#1096 - Age-Based Consent Conversations

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Term 4 is crunch time, with the stress of end-of-year (or final!) exams, report cards, deadlines, and more, leaving students feeling under pressure!

Today's conversation includes our top tips to help parents reduce exam stress and guide kids to exam success.

In this episode:
Hope
The marshmallow test
Self-control
Resilience and wellbeing
The role of failure
Taking the pressure off
Strategies and tips for parents
The 3 Es of Effective Discipline: Explore, Explain, and Empower
Finding balance
Time management
Teaching mindfulness and self-care

Related links: 
#140 Life After Year 12 
How do I get my Daughter to Drop Social Media and Study for Exams?
#334 Rock Solid Study with Katie Jnes
3 A+ Tips for Getting your Kids (and yourself) Through Exams

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Term 4 is crunch time, with the stress of end-of-year (or final!) exams, report cards, deadlines, and more, leaving students feeling under pressure!
Today's conversation includes our top tips to help parents reduce exam stress and guide kids to exam success.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Hope</li>
<li>The marshmallow test</li>
<li>Self-control</li>
<li>Resilience and wellbeing</li>
<li>The role of failure</li>
<li>Taking the pressure off</li>
<li>Strategies and tips for parents</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/parenting-made-easyer">The 3 Es of Effective Discipline</a>: Explore, Explain, and Empower</li>
<li>Finding balance</li>
<li>Time management</li>
<li>Teaching mindfulness and self-care</li>
</ul>
Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/140-life-after-year-12">#140 Life After Year 12 </a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/how-do-i-get-my-daughter-to-drop-social-media-and-study-for-exams">How do I get my Daughter to Drop Social Media and Study for Exams?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/334-rock-solid-study-with-katie-jones">#334 Rock Solid Study with Katie Jnes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/3-a-tips-for-getting-your-kids-and-yourself-through-exams">3 A+ Tips for Getting your Kids (and yourself) Through Exams</a></li>
</ul>
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#1095 - Exams: Less Stress More Success

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#1098 - Check In, Don't Check Out

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