Answering a listener question - "How do you support kids to be more assertive with their peers?"




Topics discussed in today's podcast:
Identitiy & development
What does 'being your own person' really mean?
Positives & negatives of personal qualities
Assertiveness training
The I-message
Allowing children to have a voice and be heard
Actively and expressly encourage your children to have an opinion at home
Children need to know that you won't dismiss or disapprove of their emotions




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Answering a listener question - "How do you support kids to be more assertive with their peers?" Topics discussed in today's podcast:<ul>
<li>Identitiy &amp; development</li>
<li>What does 'being your own person' really mean?</li>
<li>Positives &amp; negatives of personal qualities</li>
<li>Assertiveness training</li>
<li>The I-message</li>
<li>Allowing children to have a voice and be heard</li>
<li>Actively and expressly encourage your children to have an opinion at home</li>
<li>Children need to know that you won't dismiss or disapprove of their emotions</li>
</ul> Purchase the <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/better-together">Better Together</a> webinar or find it in your <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/membership/parents">Happy Families Membership</a> - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families</a>Email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>

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

#497 Assertiveness for Kids

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