Is your child struggling to read? Sally Rippin shares ways parents can get their reluctant readers hooked on books!

In this episode:
Sally Rippin - Australia's Children's Laureate for 2024-25
“All kids can be readers”
Dyslexia, ADHD and other learning difficulties
Low competence = low motivation
Books open up worlds
Early intervention and support
Are you a book snob?
Giving children choice
‘Dating and mating pool’ data
Breaking down stereotypes 
Boys and books



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Is your child struggling to read? Sally Rippin shares ways parents can get their reluctant readers hooked on books!
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.sallyrippin.com/">Sally Rippin</a> - Australia's Children's Laureate for 2024-25</li>
<li aria-level="1">“All kids can be readers”</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dyslexia, ADHD and other learning difficulties</li>
<li aria-level="1">Low competence = low motivation</li>
<li aria-level="1">Books open up worlds</li>
<li aria-level="1">Early intervention and support</li>
<li aria-level="1">Are you a book snob?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Giving children choice</li>
<li aria-level="1">‘Dating and mating pool’ data</li>
<li aria-level="1">Breaking down stereotypes </li>
<li aria-level="1">Boys and books</li>
</ul>
 
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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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#952- A Rippin Good Read

Anne Hollonds was the opening speaker at the Breaking Point Digital Conference. On the podcast today you will hear an excerpt from Anne's presentation, discussing the mental health of young people around the country and what we can do to help them.

In this episode:
Anne Hollonds - National Children’s Commissioner.
Young people and mental health


Residual effects of Covid pandemic


Barriers to accessing mental health support for young people


Strong therapeutic alliance = better outcomes


Breaking Point Digital Conference: Unpacking the Crisis in Youth Mental Health

Related links:
Enough: Overcoming Anxiety, Perfectionism, & Self Loathing - Happy Families
We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing
Screen Time and Our Teens’ Mental Health Crisis - Happy Families

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Anne Hollonds was the opening speaker at the <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/breaking-point-digital-conference">Breaking Point Digital Conference</a>. On the podcast today you will hear an excerpt from Anne's presentation, discussing the mental health of young people around the country and what we can do to help them.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/childrens-rights">Anne Hollonds - National Children’s Commissioner.</a></li>
<li>Young people and mental health</li>
<li>
Residual effects of Covid pandemic
</li>
<li>
Barriers to accessing mental health support for young people
</li>
<li>
Strong therapeutic alliance = better outcomes
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/breaking-point-digital-conference">Breaking Point Digital Conference: Unpacking the Crisis in Youth Mental Health </a>
</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/enough-overcoming-anxiety-perfectionism-self-loathing">Enough: Overcoming Anxiety, Perfectionism, &amp; Self Loathing - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-parent-wellbeing">We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/screen-time-and-our-teens-mental-health-crisis">Screen Time and Our Teens’ Mental Health Crisis - Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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#990 Mental Health Challenges with Anne Hollonds

Today, Justin is answering two listeners' questions.

First up is Bridget from Victoria, a mum of two. Her question is about her five-year-old son, whose over-competitiveness and inability to handle losing are causing issues in the family and in his wider circle of friends.

Becky, a single mum from Melbourne, is looking for ways she can implement rules and boundaries that won't lead to anxiety-fuelled and explosive reactions from her son, who has autism and OCD.

Helpful links:
Winning Or Losing: How To Handle A Bad Sport – Happy Families
#78 Boundaries and the Three E’s – Happy Families
3 Pillars of Practically Perfect Parenting – Happy Families
Connection – Happy Families

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Today, Justin is answering two listeners' questions.
First up is Bridget from Victoria, a mum of two. Her question is about her five-year-old son, whose over-competitiveness and inability to handle losing are causing issues in the family and in his wider circle of friends.
Becky, a single mum from Melbourne, is looking for ways she can implement rules and boundaries that won't lead to anxiety-fuelled and explosive reactions from her son, who has autism and OCD.
Helpful links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/winning-or-losing-how-to-handle-a-bad-sport">Winning Or Losing: How To Handle A Bad Sport – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/78-boundaries-and-the-three-es">#78 Boundaries and the Three E’s – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/3-pillars-of-practically-perfect-parenting">3 Pillars of Practically Perfect Parenting – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/connection">Connection – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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#989 Winning at All Costs

Do you have a child who refuses to or is unable to go to school?

Sydney mum Alice joins Justin on the Happy Families podcast today to share the day-to-day pressure of trying to help a child get to school when emotions are high and nervous systems are in fight or flight mode. 

If you are deep in the trenches of ‘school can’t’, this is a not-to-be-missed conversation, with some beautiful advice and encouragement to parents who are feeling stressed, judged, and alone in their struggle to get a child to school.

In this episode:
Emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA)
Reasons for 'school can't'
School Can't Australia (Parent/Carer Peer Support) | Facebook
Neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD)
Importance of friendships
Pressure on parents, judgement
Homeschooling
Mental health of parents
Moving schools
"Is it just me? Am I the only one who can't get their kid to go to school?"
School refusal and the Australian families gripped by blame, shame, and the fear of a lost education - ABC News

Related links:
School Refusal – Happy Families
#533 Emotion Based School Avoidance aka School Refusal – Happy Families
A Grown Up’s Guide to Worry Stacking – Happy Families
Resilience: Developing Strength, Calm, & Kindness in Our Kids – Happy Families
We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing – Happy Families
Moving? How to Help your Child Settle Into A New School – Happy Families

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Do you have a child who refuses to or is unable to go to school?
Sydney mum Alice joins Justin on the Happy Families podcast today to share the day-to-day pressure of trying to help a child get to school when emotions are high and nervous systems are in fight or flight mode. 
If you are deep in the trenches of ‘school can’t’, this is a not-to-be-missed conversation, with some beautiful advice and encouragement to parents who are feeling stressed, judged, and alone in their struggle to get a child to school.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA)</li>
<li>Reasons for 'school can't'</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolphobiaschoolrefusalaustralia">School Can't Australia (Parent/Carer Peer Support) | Facebook</a></li>
<li>Neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD)</li>
<li>Importance of friendships</li>
<li>Pressure on parents, judgement</li>
<li>Homeschooling</li>
<li>Mental health of parents</li>
<li>Moving schools</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamiliesau/posts/pfbid02XFbJJUAMsKq18A3ph9jBDX6qPuE2hdy8EceN7amx1c8kSTFJBKRsaffcZSaNGoJ1l">"Is it just me? Am I the only one who can't get their kid to go to school?"</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-29/school-refusal-cant-australia-education-four-corners/103669970">School refusal and the Australian families gripped by blame, shame, and the fear of a lost education - ABC News</a></li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/school-refusal">School Refusal – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/533-emotion-based-school-avoidance-aka-school-refusal">#533 Emotion Based School Avoidance aka School Refusal – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/worry-stacking">A Grown Up’s Guide to Worry Stacking – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/resilience">Resilience: Developing Strength, Calm, &amp; Kindness in Our Kids – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-parent-wellbeing">We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/moving-how-to-help-your-child-settle-into-a-new-school">Moving? How to Help your Child Settle Into A New School – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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