Why Kids Who 'Talk Back' Grow Up To Be Better Adults

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Article mentioned - Why Kids Who 'Talk Back' Grow Up To Be Better Adults
Kylie was a compliant child. Justin was not. His family encouraged speaking up for yourself.
"the inability to say "No" — the inability to set personal boundaries — is one of the most common, insidious causes of human suffering." - Clinical psychologist Kelly M. Flanagan
Our job as parents is to teach them how to say no and push back effectively
Get curious, not furious
Kids need to be able to practice being heard
Kids need to know that we trust them
Acknowledge that your children have preferences
Come into the conversation with compassion
If our children don't feel safe saying 'no' to us, who else are they going to have trouble saying 'no' to?




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Why Kids Who 'Talk Back' Grow Up To Be Better AdultsTopics included in this episode:<ul>
<li>Article mentioned - <a href="https://www.yourtango.com/family/why-kids-who-talk-back-grow-up-be-better-adults">Why Kids Who 'Talk Back' Grow Up To Be Better Adults</a>
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<li>Kylie was a compliant child. Justin was not. His family encouraged speaking up for yourself.</li>
<li>"the inability to say "No" — the inability to set personal boundaries — is one of the most common, insidious causes of human suffering." - Clinical psychologist Kelly M. Flanagan</li>
<li>Our job as parents is to teach them how to say no and push back effectively</li>
<li>Get curious, not furious</li>
<li>Kids need to be able to practice being heard</li>
<li>Kids need to know that we trust them</li>
<li>Acknowledge that your children have preferences</li>
<li>Come into the conversation with compassion</li>
<li>If our children don't feel safe saying 'no' to us, who else are they going to have trouble saying 'no' to?</li>
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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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#473 Teaching Your Children How to Say No

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