What if your child reviewed your parenting performance today? Would you want to hear the results?

In this deeply personal episode, Justin and Kylie share the parenting exercise that completely changed the way they connect with their children. From painful truths to unexpected reassurance, they reveal how asking a few simple questions uncovered what their kids truly needed most.

This conversation is honest, emotional, and incredibly practical for any parent who wants a stronger relationship with their child — even if the feedback stings a little.

KEY POINTS:
The 10 powerful questions that reveal how your child experiences you
Why good intentions don’t always feel loving to kids
The surprising parenting moments children remember most
How small daily habits can quietly damage connection
Why honest feedback from your child can strengthen trust
The difference between providing for your child and making them feel supported
How to create emotional safety so kids open up honestly

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“Your children’s honesty is a gift. They’re giving you another opportunity to get it right.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
What Your Child Needs From You by Dr Justin Coulson
Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out by Dr Justin Coulson

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
Ask yourself: “Would my child say I’m truly available to them?”
Put away distractions during conversations with your child
Choose one area where your child may need more connection or reassurance
Try a simple parenting check-in using the questions shared in this episode
Listen without defending yourself if your child shares something difficult

What if your child reviewed your parenting performance today? Would you want to hear the results?
In this deeply personal episode, Justin and Kylie share the parenting exercise that completely changed the way they connect with their children. From painful truths to unexpected reassurance, they reveal how asking a few simple questions uncovered what their kids truly needed most.
This conversation is honest, emotional, and incredibly practical for any parent who wants a stronger relationship with their child &mdash; even if the feedback stings a little.
KEY POINTS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The 10 powerful questions that reveal how your child experiences you</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why good intentions don&rsquo;t always feel loving to kids</li>
<li aria-level="1">The surprising parenting moments children remember most</li>
<li aria-level="1">How small daily habits can quietly damage connection</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why honest feedback from your child can strengthen trust</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between providing for your child and making them feel supported</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to create emotional safety so kids open up honestly</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
&ldquo;Your children&rsquo;s honesty is a gift. They&rsquo;re giving you another opportunity to get it right.&rdquo;
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/what-your-child-needs-from-you">What Your Child Needs From You</a> by Dr Justin Coulson</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kjvy3">Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out</a> by Dr Justin Coulson</li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Ask yourself: &ldquo;Would my child say I&rsquo;m truly available to them?&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Put away distractions during conversations with your child</li>
<li aria-level="1">Choose one area where your child may need more connection or reassurance</li>
<li aria-level="1">Try a simple parenting check-in using the questions shared in this episode</li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen without defending yourself if your child shares something difficult</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.

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Would You Pass a Parenting Performance Review?

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