How do you decide which extra curricular activities to put the kids into?




Topics discussed in today's podcast:
Take their age into account
Experience vs learning a skill
Available resources
Don't force the 'life lessons' 
Competence & confidence
What are your values?
Competition can be undermining for kids wellbeing




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How do you decide which extra curricular activities to put the kids into? Topics discussed in today's podcast:<ul>
<li>Take their age into account</li>
<li>Experience vs learning a skill</li>
<li>Available resources</li>
<li>Don't force the 'life lessons' </li>
<li>Competence &amp; confidence</li>
<li>What are your values?</li>
<li>Competition can be undermining for kids wellbeing</li>
</ul> Purchase <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/better-together">Better Together</a> 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

#525 Kids Activities: What, Why and How Many?

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