Today we have an anonymous question from a mum who's got a happy go lucky teenager, happy to coast through life, as well as a husband who is coasting through the chores with his earbuds in.

Does she need to change either of these behaviours? 

In this episode:
Giving kids autonomy
Force creates resistance
Perspective
Upside-Downside conversation
Connection
Boundaries, expectations, finding compromise


Explore underlying dynamics

Related Links:
#754 Why Doing Their Best Might Not Be the Best
The Biggest Relationship Mistakes We All Make

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Today we have an anonymous question from a mum who's got a happy go lucky teenager, happy to coast through life, as well as a husband who is coasting through the chores with his earbuds in.
Does she need to change either of these behaviours? 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Giving kids autonomy</li>
<li>Force creates resistance</li>
<li>Perspective</li>
<li>Upside-Downside conversation</li>
<li>Connection</li>
<li>Boundaries, expectations, finding compromise</li>
<li>
Explore underlying dynamics
</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/754-why-doing-their-best-might-not-be-the-best">#754 Why Doing Their Best Might Not Be the Best</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-biggest-relationship-mistakes-we-all-make">The Biggest Relationship Mistakes We All Make</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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#1100 - Happy Go Lucky Teen (and Husband)

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Are you feeling a little overwhelmed with parenting and in your home-work-life balance? You're not alone! For 'I'll Do Better Tomorrow' we discuss the importance of structure—the foundation of building competence—and how it provides the framework and tools for parents and children alike to feel effective.

In this episode:
“A compliment is not an insult to the other”
Kylie is training for a triathlon


Parental overwhelm


Structure
3 basic psychological needs
Homeschool
Being a good friend
Bedtime routines

Related Links:
We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing
Supporting Autistic Children Course (NDIS approved)

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Are you feeling a little overwhelmed with parenting and in your home-work-life balance? You're not alone! For 'I'll Do Better Tomorrow' we discuss the importance of structure—the foundation of building competence—and how it provides the framework and tools for parents and children alike to feel effective.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">“A compliment is not an insult to the other”</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Kylie is training for a triathlon</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Parental overwhelm
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Structure
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">3 basic psychological needs</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Homeschool</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Being a good friend</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Bedtime routines</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-parent-wellbeing">We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing</a></li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/supporting-autistic-children-course">Supporting Autistic Children Course (NDIS approved)</a> </li>
</ul>
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#1103 - The Simple Things Matter

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Justin and Kylie dive into the latest research to help parents raise healthier, happier kids.

With schoolies, summer BBQs, and end-of-year celebrations just around the corner, we look at data around the effects of alcohol on teens and the risks associated with parental supply. Plus, why digital switching leaves you feeling less satisfied and refreshed, and a simple "thank you" can lower parental stress and increase relationship satisfaction.

In this episode:
Think giving your teen alcohol is safe? Read this - Sarah Perillo| | Herald Sun


Parental supply of alcohol


Risks associated with teen drinking
Myth - The Mediterranean Effect
Fast-forward to boredom: How switching behavior on digital media makes people more bored | Journal of Experimental Psychology
Digital Switching



Boredom
‘Thank You’ really would be nice: Perceived gratitude in family relationships | The Journal of Positive Psychology
Feeling appreciated and valued
Family chaos
Expressing gratitude

Related Links:
Should We be Giving our Teens Alcohol?
Six Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude 
#2: How Gratitude Can Make Your Family Happier

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Justin and Kylie dive into the latest research to help parents raise healthier, happier kids.
With schoolies, summer BBQs, and end-of-year celebrations just around the corner, we look at data around the effects of alcohol on teens and the risks associated with parental supply. Plus, why digital switching leaves you feeling less satisfied and refreshed, and a simple "thank you" can lower parental stress and increase relationship satisfaction.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=HSWEB_WRE170_a&amp;dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heraldsun.com.au%2Fnews%2Fvictoria%2Funderage-drinking-linked-to-violence-risky-sexual-behaviour%2Fnews-story%2F0b7623617805ee286ac7dc48d3bde917&amp;memtype=anonymous&amp;mode=premium&amp;v21=GROUPA-Segment-1-NOSCORE">Think giving your teen alcohol is safe? Read this - Sarah Perillo| | Herald Sun</a></li>
<li>
Parental supply of alcohol
</li>
<li>
Risks associated with teen drinking
</li>
<li>Myth - The Mediterranean Effect</li>
<li><a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fxge0001639">Fast-forward to boredom: How switching behavior on digital media makes people more bored | Journal of Experimental Psychology</a> </li>
<li>Digital Switching
 
</li>
<li>Boredom</li>
<li>‘<a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17439760.2024.2365472">Thank You’ really would be nice: Perceived gratitude in family relationships | The Journal of Positive Psychology</a></li>
<li>Feeling appreciated and valued</li>
<li>Family chaos</li>
<li>Expressing gratitude</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/should-we-be-giving-our-teens-alcohol">Should We be Giving our Teens Alcohol?</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/six-science-backed-benefits-of-gratitude">Six Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude </a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/2-how-gratitude-can-make-your-family-happier">#2: How Gratitude Can Make Your Family Happier</a> </li>
</ul>
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#1102 - From the Doctor's Desk: The Bottle Shop of Mum & Dad

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Karina Savage, Paediatric Dietician and founder of Nourishing Kids, chats with Justin about some of the most common challenges parents have with feeding kids, and what parents can do to help create healthy eaters in a stress-free way.

In this episode:
Nourish With Karina
The Easy Feed Podcast with Karina Savage (Paediatric Dietician)
Fussy eating habits, sensory issues


Healthy eating behaviours


Lack of food standards / regulations in Australia


Safe foods


Recognising small wins
Family meal times


'Feeding ecosystem' - getting the fundamentals right


Understanding the why behind fussy eating


Gut health

Related Links:
How do I Get My Child to Eat Healthy Food Without the Power Struggles?
#1008 - Family Dinner Deep Dive
Eat Right Without a Fight [E-Book]
Food Rules by Michael Pollard

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Karina Savage, Paediatric Dietician and founder of <a href="https://nourishwithkarina.com/membership">Nourishing Kids</a>, chats with Justin about some of the most common challenges parents have with feeding kids, and what parents can do to help create healthy eaters in a stress-free way.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://nourishwithkarina.com">Nourish With Karina</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nourishwithkarina.com/podcast-episodes">The Easy Feed Podcast with Karina Savage (Paediatric Dietician)</a></li>
<li>Fussy eating habits, sensory issues</li>
<li>
Healthy eating behaviours
</li>
<li>
Lack of food standards / regulations in Australia
</li>
<li>
Safe foods
</li>
<li>
Recognising small wins
</li>
<li>Family meal times</li>
<li>
'Feeding ecosystem' - getting the fundamentals right
</li>
<li>
Understanding the why behind fussy eating
</li>
<li>
Gut health
</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/how-do-i-get-my-child-to-eat-healthy-food-without-the-power-struggles">How do I Get My Child to Eat Healthy Food Without the Power Struggles?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/1008-family-dinner-deep-dive">#1008 - Family Dinner Deep Dive</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/eat-right-without-a-fight">Eat Right Without a Fight [E-Book]</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://michaelpollan.com/books/food-rules/">Food Rules by Michael Pollard</a> </li>
</ul>
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#1101 - Fussy to Healthy Eaters With Karina Savage

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#1100 - Happy Go Lucky Teen (and Husband)

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