Schoolies Week can be a thrilling time for teens, but it’s often a nerve-wracking experience for parents. In this episode, we share two essential strategies every parent needs to help their teens navigate Schoolies Week safely and responsibly.

In this episode:
Schoolies: a rite of passage?
Open, honest communication (before and during Schoolies)
Safety planning
Creating strong support networks
Boundaries
Peer pressure
Responsible drinking
Consent
"Strong and safe"

Related Links:
5 Essential Conversations to Have with Your Teen Before Schoolies
#886 Get Set for Schoolies With Paul Dillon

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Schoolies Week can be a thrilling time for teens, but it’s often a nerve-wracking experience for parents. In this episode, we share two essential strategies every parent needs to help their teens navigate Schoolies Week safely and responsibly.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Schoolies: a rite of passage?</li>
<li>Open, honest communication (before and during Schoolies)</li>
<li>Safety planning</li>
<li>Creating strong support networks</li>
<li>Boundaries</li>
<li>Peer pressure</li>
<li>Responsible drinking</li>
<li>Consent</li>
<li>"Strong and safe"</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/5-essential-conversations-to-have-with-your-teen-before-schoolies">5 Essential Conversations to Have with Your Teen Before Schoolies</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/886-get-set-for-schoolies-with-paul-dillon">#886 Get Set for Schoolies With Paul Dillon</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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#1119 - Two Top Tips for Schoolies

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Raising a neurodivergent child can feel like an uphill battle, especially within a rigid school system. In this episode, Dr. Justin Coulson, along with Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow, share essential strategies for empowering neurodivergent children and offer hope to parents navigating this challenging path.

In this episode:
Out of the Box: A Guide to Navigating Neurodivergenceby Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow
Common struggles of ND kids
Undiagnosed girls
Masking & camouflaging


Lack of training & resources in schools


3 basic psychological needs
Parent-school partnerships
Homeschooling
Tips for ND kids starting a new school

Related Links:
Supporting Autistic Children [The Course]
Help For The ADHD Parent
Championing Neurodiversity Webinar
One-Minute Wellbeing: Fifty Quick Tips for Educators

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Raising a neurodivergent child can feel like an uphill battle, especially within a rigid school system. In this episode, Dr. Justin Coulson, along with <a href="https://www.madonnaking.com.au">Madonna King</a> and <a href="https://rebeccasparrow.com">Rebecca Sparrow</a>, share essential strategies for empowering neurodivergent children and offer hope to parents navigating this challenging path.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/out-of-the-box-rebecca-sparrow-madonna-king/p/9780702268779">Out of the Box: A Guide to Navigating Neurodivergence</a> by Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow</li>
<li>Common struggles of ND kids</li>
<li>Undiagnosed girls</li>
<li>Masking &amp; camouflaging</li>
<li>
Lack of training &amp; resources in schools
</li>
<li>
3 basic psychological needs
</li>
<li>Parent-school partnerships</li>
<li>Homeschooling</li>
<li>Tips for ND kids starting a new school</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/supporting-autistic-children-course">Supporting Autistic Children [The Course]</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/help-for-the-adhd-parent">Help For The ADHD Parent</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/championing-neurodiversity">Championing Neurodiversity Webinar</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/one-minute-wellbeing">One-Minute Wellbeing: Fifty Quick Tips for Educators</a> </li>
</ul>
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#1121 - What Neurodivergent Kids Need at School With Madonna King & Rebecca Sparrow 

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At a recent Fathers of Girls conference, Kylie brought a room full of dads to tears as she spoke about the power of time and connection in parenting. Listen to her heartfelt message, reminding us that it is the time we spend with our children that truly matters.

In this episode:
Personal Progress Interviews
Creating a safe space 
Having your child's back no matter what
Love is spelt T.I.M.E
Fostering deep connections with your child

Related Links:
I Work Full-time. How do I Connect With my Kids?
Building Strong Parent-Child Connections That Last
Miss-Connection | 7 Day Connection Challenge

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At a recent <a href="https://fathersofgirls.org/">Fathers of Girls</a> conference, Kylie brought a room full of dads to tears as she spoke about the power of time and connection in parenting. Listen to her heartfelt message, reminding us that it is the time we spend with our children that truly matters.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Personal Progress Interviews</li>
<li>Creating a safe space </li>
<li>Having your child's back no matter what</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-one-thing-your-kids-need-from-you-today">Love is spelt T.I.M.E</a></li>
<li>Fostering deep connections with your child</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/i-work-full-time-how-do-i-connect-with-my-kids">I Work Full-time. How do I Connect With my Kids?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/connection">Building Strong Parent-Child Connections That Last</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/miss-connection-7-day-connection-challenge">Miss-Connection | 7 Day Connection Challenge</a></li>
</ul>
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#1120 - Savouring Time With Our Kids

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Every Friday we do "I'll Do Better Tomorrow", where Justin and Kylie reflect on the week that was, and how they can be better parents tomorrow.

In this episode:
Dads and straight up conversations
Girls are layered
Dadding vs Babysitting
Not dropping your son-in-law in it.
Don't sweat the small stuff

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Every Friday we do "I'll Do Better Tomorrow", where Justin and Kylie reflect on the week that was, and how they can be better parents tomorrow.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Dads and straight up conversations</li>
<li>Girls are layered</li>
<li>Dadding vs Babysitting</li>
<li>Not dropping your son-in-law in it.</li>
<li>Don't sweat the small stuff</li>
</ul>
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#1118 - Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... Like Nutella

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#1119 - Two Top Tips for Schoolies

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