Not sure how to entertain your child in the holidays? Helpful tips for tired parents just wanting to survive the school break.

In this episode:
Only children
Holiday boredom
Clear expectations
Creating engaging environments
#944 Raising Kids, Not Grass – Happy Families
Screen-based childhood
Playdates 
936 weekends with our kids
Plans and predictability
ChatGPT



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Not sure how to entertain your child in the holidays? Helpful tips for tired parents just wanting to survive the school break.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Only children</li>
<li>Holiday boredom</li>
<li>Clear expectations</li>
<li>Creating engaging environments</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/944-raising-kids-not-grass">#944 Raising Kids, Not Grass – Happy Families</a></li>
<li>Screen-based childhood</li>
<li>Playdates </li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/were-all-just-making-it-up-as-we-go-along-even-this-parenting-expert">936 weekends with our kids</a></li>
<li>Plans and predictability</li>
<li>ChatGPT</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.

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#955 Holiday Hacks

Kylie is back, answering some quick-fire "Have you ever...?" questions about motherhood and family life. 

Mother's Day Links:
Me & My Mum Activity Book - Free Printable – Happy Families
What Dad can do for Mum’s wellbeing – Happy Families

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Kylie is back, answering some quick-fire "Have you ever...?" questions about motherhood and family life. 
Mother's Day Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/me-my-mum-activity-book">Me &amp; My Mum Activity Book - Free Printable – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/what-dad-can-do-for-mums-wellbeing">What Dad can do for Mum’s wellbeing – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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#986 The Mother's Day Yes/No Game

How can parents ensure their children grow up to be respectful, kind, and considerate towards others?

This conversation with author and academic Richard Ryan examines the typical backgrounds of perpetrators of violence and aggression and gives practical advice to parents so they can meet their child's basic psychological needs of relatedness, autonomy, and competency.

In this episode:
Self Determination Theory
Gendered violence
Basic Psychological Needs
Modelling values and behaviour
Objectification and sexualisation of women in the media
Reducing exposure to and setting limits on media use
Resilience

Links:
Helping Our Boys Grow Into Men – Happy Families
How to Prevent your Child Becoming A #metoo (and Prevent your Child from Creating One) – Happy Families
4 P’s to Prevent Peer Pressure in your Teens – Happy Families

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How can parents ensure their children grow up to be respectful, kind, and considerate towards others?
This conversation with author and academic <a href="https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/ryan-faculty-bio/">Richard Ryan</a> examines the typical backgrounds of perpetrators of violence and aggression and gives practical advice to parents so they can meet their child's basic psychological needs of relatedness, autonomy, and competency.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/the-theory/">Self Determination Theory</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Gendered violence</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-parenting-revolution">Basic Psychological Needs</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Modelling values and behaviour</li>
<li aria-level="1">Objectification and sexualisation of women in the media</li>
<li aria-level="1">Reducing exposure to and setting limits on media use</li>
<li aria-level="1">Resilience</li>
</ul>
Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/helping-our-boys-grow-into-men">Helping Our Boys Grow Into Men – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/how-to-prevent-your-child-becoming-a-metoo-and-prevent-your-child-from-creating-one">How to Prevent your Child Becoming A #metoo (and Prevent your Child from Creating One) – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/4-ps-to-prevent-peer-pressure-in-your-teens">4 P’s to Prevent Peer Pressure in your Teens – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
Find us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/"> Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happyfamiliesau">TikTok</a>
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Find out more about joining THE QUEST at <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/the-quest">our website</a>

#985 Responding to Gendered Violence With Richard Ryan

Does a particular school really make for a “better” education? And how can parents prepare their children for the death of a much-loved grandparent?

In this episode:
City vs country schools
Resources, results and reputation
Fun, fit and philosophy 
Upheaval for families when moving
Developing new friendships and relationships
Stability and security
Grief and loss
Preoperational thinking, object permanence, abstraction
Developmentally appropriate language
The sacredness of life and death

Links:
Moving? How to Help your Child Settle Into A New School – Happy Families
Developmental Milestones [Introduction] – Happy Families
How To Talk To Your Children About Death – Happy Families

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Does a particular school really make for a “better” education? And how can parents prepare their children for the death of a much-loved grandparent?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">City vs country schools</li>
<li aria-level="1">Resources, results and reputation</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fun, fit and philosophy </li>
<li aria-level="1">Upheaval for families when moving</li>
<li aria-level="1">Developing new friendships and relationships</li>
<li aria-level="1">Stability and security</li>
<li aria-level="1">Grief and loss</li>
<li aria-level="1">Preoperational thinking, object permanence, abstraction</li>
<li aria-level="1">Developmentally appropriate language</li>
<li aria-level="1">The sacredness of life and death</li>
</ul>
Links:
<ul>
<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>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/developmental-milestones-introduction">Developmental Milestones [Introduction] – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-death">How To Talk To Your Children About Death – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
Find us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/"> Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happyfamiliesau">TikTok</a>
Leave a<a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast"> voice memo here</a> or email your questions/comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au
Find out more about joining THE QUEST at <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/the-quest">our website</a>

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