You’re one eye-roll away from losing it.
You’ve called their name four times.
You’re hot, tired, and absolutely done.

And then patience changes everything.

In this Friday episode, Justin and Kylie share two small choices that create big connection: making time for the people marrying into your family, and holding your nerve long enough for your child to come to you.

Because when we slow down, relationships grow.

KEY POINTS
Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.
Time invested now shapes future in-law relationships.
Kids often need space to process before they respond.
Patience prevents power struggles and invites cooperation.
Small messages of love spark big moments of connection.
Even eye-rolling kids still want us in their world.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“Patience got us there. When we slow down, relationships grow.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Happy Families memberships & resources
The 7 Day Connection Challenge (Free Happy Families resource)

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Give someone your full attention this week. No phone. Just presence.
When you want to react, pause. Let your child process.
Create a short family catch-phrase that reminds your kids who they are.
Send a simple “thinking of you” text when they’re away.

You&rsquo;re one eye-roll away from losing it. You&rsquo;ve called their name four times. You&rsquo;re hot, tired, and absolutely done.
And then patience changes everything.
In this Friday episode, Justin and Kylie share two small choices that create big connection: making time for the people marrying into your family, and holding your nerve long enough for your child to come to you.
Because when we slow down, relationships grow.
KEY POINTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Time invested now shapes future in-law relationships.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kids often need space to process before they respond.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Patience prevents power struggles and invites cooperation.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Small messages of love spark big moments of connection.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Even eye-rolling kids still want us in their world.</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
&ldquo;Patience got us there. When we slow down, relationships grow.&rdquo;
RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Happy Families <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/membership">memberships</a> &amp; resources</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/miss-connection-7-day-connection-challenge">The 7 Day Connection Challenge</a> (Free Happy Families resource)</li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Give someone your full attention this week. No phone. Just presence.</li>
<li aria-level="1">When you want to react, pause. Let your child process.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Create a short family catch-phrase that reminds your kids who they are.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Send a simple &ldquo;thinking of you&rdquo; text when they&rsquo;re away.</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

I'll Do Better Tomorrow - The Virtue of Patience

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