Part 2 of a conversation on perfectionism with Professor Thomas Curran from the London School of Economics.

Rather than expecting perfection from your child try modelling making mistakes - embrace failure and setbacks when they arise. This (not perfectionism) is what leads to success!

Topics in this episode:
Feeling that you are not enough
The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all | Mental health | The Guardian
Link between perfectionism and psychological distress
Parental/societal expectations
Increased competition and excessive pressure
"Doing your best" - is this helpful?
Self-sabotage, procrastination and avoidance of failure 
What is success?
The Perfection Trap Thomas Curran's new book



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Part 2 of a conversation on perfectionism with Professor Thomas Curran from the London School of Economics.
Rather than expecting perfection from your child try modelling making mistakes - embrace failure and setbacks when they arise. This (not perfectionism) is what leads to success!
Topics in this episode:
<ul>
<li>Feeling that you are not enough</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/04/the-rise-of-perfectionism-and-the-harm-its-doing-us-all">The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all | Mental health | The Guardian</a></li>
<li>Link between perfectionism and psychological distress</li>
<li>Parental/societal expectations</li>
<li>Increased competition and excessive pressure</li>
<li>"Doing your best" - is this helpful?</li>
<li>Self-sabotage, procrastination and avoidance of failure </li>
<li>What is success?</li>
<li><a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-perfection-trap-thomas-curran/book/9781982149536.html">The Perfection Trap</a> Thomas Curran's new book</li>
</ul>
 
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#963 The Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran (Part 2)

Study 1: Is your child feeling unhappy, pressured, or teased about their weight? Navigating growing up in a society so focused on physical appearance is difficult, but there are practical steps parents can take to decrease the risk of internalised stigma and other challenges around weight.

Study 2: So, you think you can read a baby's cry? Think again! 

Study 3: The secret to getting your teen to listen to you can be found in the very foundation of what Dr Justin teaches in The Parenting Revolution!

In this episode:
Teasing children about weight increases risk of self-stigma as adults, study finds | The Guardian
Weight stigma - what is it?
Internalised incompetence and low sense of self-worth
Babies’ cries alone don’t convey what they want | The British Psychological Society
Dunstan Baby Language


The secret to getting your teen to listen to you | The British Psychological Society
Autonomy support
Unsolicited advice from parents
How to talk to teens about hard stuff

Related links:
9 Strategies for Soothing A Crying Baby - Happy Families
#957 Diet Free Families with Meg McClintock - Happy Families
5 Ways To Nurture Positive Relationships With Food and Body For Your Kids - Happy Families
The Parenting Revolution (The Course) Normally $149, FREE when you purchase The Parenting Revolution [The Book]

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Study 1: Is your child feeling unhappy, pressured, or teased about their weight? Navigating growing up in a society so focused on physical appearance is difficult, but there are practical steps parents can take to decrease the risk of internalised stigma and other challenges around weight.
Study 2: So, you think you can read a baby's cry? Think again! 
Study 3: The secret to getting your teen to listen to you can be found in the very foundation of what Dr Justin teaches in <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-parenting-revolution">The Parenting Revolution!</a> 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/16/teasing-children-weight-increases-risk-self-stigma-adults-study">Teasing children about weight increases risk of self-stigma as adults, study finds | The Guardian</a></li>
<li>Weight stigma - what is it?</li>
<li>Internalised incompetence and low sense of self-worth</li>
<li><a href="https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/babies-cries-alone-dont-convey-what-they-want">Babies’ cries alone don’t convey what they want | The British Psychological Society</a></li>
<li>Dunstan Baby Language</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/secret-getting-your-teen-listen-you">The secret to getting your teen to listen to you | The British Psychological Society</a>
</li>
<li>Autonomy support</li>
<li>Unsolicited advice from parents</li>
<li>How to talk to teens about hard stuff</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/9-strategies-for-soothing-a-crying-baby">9 Strategies for Soothing A Crying Baby - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/957-diet-free-families">#957 Diet Free Families with Meg McClintock - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamiliesau/posts/pfbid048RyUfpLShrTcm8eZfBVvbUY3HGiK5CWDYKPijGB3BngwdNvWs5Wy2xeWkVQQGaMl">5 Ways To Nurture Positive Relationships With Food and Body For Your Kids - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-parenting-revolution-the-course">The Parenting Revolution (The Course)</a> Normally $149, FREE when you purchase <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-parenting-revolution">The Parenting Revolution [The Book]</a></li>
</ul>
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#996 From the Doctor's Desk - Weight Stigma & Baby Language

Most families have screens in their home, which means a steady stream of movies, TV shows, games, apps, and more! How can parents know what content is or isn't appropriate for our children, when ratings are so broad and arbitrary? 

In today's interview with Prof. Elizabeth Handsley, President of CMA, we explore why it is so hard for parents to navigate the current classification system, and share some helpful resources and advice to minimise the risk that our children will be exposed to inappropriate content. 

In this episode:
Children and Media Australia - supporting children and families to thrive in the expanding world of screen media
Ratings and classifications
Movies, apps, games,
Inquiry into the Australian Classification Scheme
Aged-based and research-based information
Dose-response relationship to media
Children become desensitised to content

Related links:
Movies and Kids: When Is It Ok For Them To Watch That? - Happy Families
Everyone Else Can Do It! Why Can't I? - Happy Families
Common Sense Media - Age-Based Media Reviews For Families

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Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

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Most families have screens in their home, which means a steady stream of movies, TV shows, games, apps, and more! How can parents know what content is or isn't appropriate for our children, when ratings are so broad and arbitrary? 
In today's interview with <a href="https://childrenandmedia.org.au/assets/files/meet-the-team-ehandsley.pdf">Prof. Elizabeth Handsley</a>, President of CMA, we explore why it is so hard for parents to navigate the current classification system, and share some helpful resources and advice to minimise the risk that our children will be exposed to inappropriate content. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://childrenandmedia.org.au/">Children and Media Australia</a> - supporting children and families to thrive in the expanding world of screen media</li>
<li>Ratings and classifications</li>
<li>Movies, apps, games,</li>
<li>Inquiry into the Australian Classification Scheme</li>
<li>Aged-based and research-based information</li>
<li>Dose-response relationship to media</li>
<li>Children become desensitised to content</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/movies-and-kids-when-is-it-okay-for-them-to-watch-that">Movies and Kids: When Is It Ok For Them To Watch That? - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/everyone-else-can-do-it-why-cant-i">Everyone Else Can Do It! Why Can't I? - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/">Common Sense Media - Age-Based Media Reviews For Families</a></li>
</ul>
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#995 Why Ratings Matter With Liz Handsley

On Tuesdays, we answer listener questions about making your family happier!

Separation anxiety at school drop-off is a daily struggle for many families, including Kirsty and her 5-year-old son. Justin shares some helpful tips that will make saying goodbye easier for both the parent and child. 

Mum of 3, Michala, is dealing with constant sibling rivalry and conflict. Listen in for some important, ongoing conversations to have with your children as you help to build their character, and teach empathy and kindness. 

In this episode:
Sibling rivalry, conflict, and strife
Building character
Teaching compassion and empathy
Repairing relationship ruptures
Separation anxiety
Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Making mornings calm
Validating emotions
Basic psychological needs
Strong parent-school partnership
Flexibility

Related links:
10 Steps to Reducing Sibling Conflict - Happy Families
Teaching Kids Kindness - a Happy Families webinar
School Refusal - Happy Families
Developmental Milestones | Preschool - Happy Families

Find us on Facebook or TikTok

Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

Find out more about joining THE QUEST at our website

On Tuesdays, we answer listener questions about making your family happier!
Separation anxiety at school drop-off is a daily struggle for many families, including Kirsty and her 5-year-old son. Justin shares some helpful tips that will make saying goodbye easier for both the parent and child. 
Mum of 3, Michala, is dealing with constant sibling rivalry and conflict. Listen in for some important, ongoing conversations to have with your children as you help to build their character, and teach empathy and kindness. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Sibling rivalry, conflict, and strife</li>
<li>Building character</li>
<li>Teaching compassion and empathy</li>
<li>Repairing relationship ruptures</li>
<li>Separation anxiety</li>
<li>Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)</li>
<li>Making mornings calm</li>
<li>Validating emotions</li>
<li>Basic psychological needs</li>
<li>Strong parent-school partnership</li>
<li>Flexibility</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/10-steps-to-reducing-sibling-conflict">10 Steps to Reducing Sibling Conflict - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/teaching-kids-kindness">Teaching Kids Kindness - a Happy Families webinar</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/school-refusal">School Refusal - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/teaching-kids-kindness"></a><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/developmental-milestones-part-3-preschool">Developmental Milestones | Preschool - Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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Find out more about joining THE QUEST at <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/the-quest">our website</a>

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