In this episode of the Happy Families podcast, Justin and Kylie Coulson reflect on the challenges of parenting, from managing big emotions to keeping the household running smoothly. They discuss the importance of family meetings, handling difficult conversations with kids, and creative ways to encourage household contributions.

KEY POINTS:


Navigating difficult emotional conversations with children.


The power of apologizing and reconnecting after conflict.


Establishing family meetings for better communication and teamwork.


Encouraging kids to contribute to the household with fun, creative chore names.


The importance of consistency in family meetings and accountability.

 

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:
"The hardest thing as a parent is sitting in a place when your child is having big emotions that generally speaking, are pointed directly at you." – Kylie Coulson

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED:


Happy Families website

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:


Practice active listening when your child shares their emotions.


If you mishandle a situation, revisit it later and apologize if needed.


Introduce family meetings with a simple format: What's working? What's not? What can we improve?


Make chores more appealing by adding fun names or gamifying the process.


Stay consistent with family discussions and follow-ups to build trust and accountability.

In this episode of the Happy Families podcast, Justin and Kylie Coulson reflect on the challenges of parenting, from managing big emotions to keeping the household running smoothly. They discuss the importance of family meetings, handling difficult conversations with kids, and creative ways to encourage household contributions.
KEY POINTS:
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Navigating difficult emotional conversations with children.
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The power of apologizing and reconnecting after conflict.
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Establishing family meetings for better communication and teamwork.
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Encouraging kids to contribute to the household with fun, creative chore names.
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The importance of consistency in family meetings and accountability.
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QUOTE OF THE EPISODE: "The hardest thing as a parent is sitting in a place when your child is having big emotions that generally speaking, are pointed directly at you." &ndash; Kylie Coulson
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RESOURCES MENTIONED:
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<a href="happyfamilies.com.au">Happy Families website</a>
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ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
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Practice active listening when your child shares their emotions.
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If you mishandle a situation, revisit it later and apologize if needed.
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Introduce family meetings with a simple format: What's working? What's not? What can we improve?
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Make chores more appealing by adding fun names or gamifying the process.
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Stay consistent with family discussions and follow-ups to build trust and accountability.
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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. 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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