Can a little “selfishness” make you a better parent? Join Kylie and Justin as they share relatable parenting mishaps, with a reminder that taking care of yourself is a gift to everyone around you.

Key Points:
The value of a "do nothing" holiday
Finding permission for personal time
How parenting changes across different children
The impact of slowing down

Quote of the Episode: "We've been trained for so long to believe that taking time out for ourselves is selfish. And we've got to change the narrative." - Kylie Coulson

Key Insights:
Younger children often get different versions of their parents
Taking time for yourself makes you better for everyone else
Growth and maturity in parenting benefit all children differently
Sometimes doing nothing is exactly what families need

Action Steps:
Give yourself permission for personal time
Recognize different seasons of parenting
Look for ways to connect with older children
Create space for new family traditions

Resources Mentioned:
happyfamilies.com.au
Emma McKeon interview (upcoming weekend content)

Can a little &ldquo;selfishness&rdquo; make you a better parent? Join Kylie and Justin as they share relatable parenting mishaps, with a reminder that taking care of yourself is a gift to everyone around you.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>The value of a "do nothing" holiday</li>
<li>Finding permission for personal time</li>
<li>How parenting changes across different children</li>
<li>The impact of slowing down</li>
</ul>
Quote of the Episode: "We've been trained for so long to believe that taking time out for ourselves is selfish. And we've got to change the narrative." - Kylie Coulson
Key Insights:
<ul>
<li>Younger children often get different versions of their parents</li>
<li>Taking time for yourself makes you better for everyone else</li>
<li>Growth and maturity in parenting benefit all children differently</li>
<li>Sometimes doing nothing is exactly what families need</li>
</ul>
Action Steps:
<ol>
<li>Give yourself permission for personal time</li>
<li>Recognize different seasons of parenting</li>
<li>Look for ways to connect with older children</li>
<li>Create space for new family traditions</li>
</ol>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://happyfamilies.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://happyfamilies.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736481406890000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DWdH5gIC2q-z2bfTvsjRi">happyfamilies.com.au</a></li>
<li>Emma McKeon interview (upcoming weekend content)</li>
</ul>

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. 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

#1153 - How Doing Nothing Made Us Better Parents

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