Following the tragic attack in Bondi, our children need help processing such difficult news. There are things you can do and say to ensure your child feels safe and secure as they come to terms with what has happened.

Also, a mum of three asks "What should we do when our kids don't show us the respect that we would like?"

In this episode:
Having hard conversations
Honesty
Limiting exposure to news
Age-appropriate information
Holding boundaries
Weekly family meetings
What To Do When Kids Won’t Listen – Happy Families
Talking to Children About Tragic Events in the News – Happy Families

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Following the tragic attack in Bondi, our children need help processing such difficult news. There are things you can do and say to ensure your child feels safe and secure as they come to terms with what has happened.
Also, a mum of three asks "What should we do when our kids don't show us the respect that we would like?"
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Having hard conversations</li>
<li>Honesty</li>
<li>Limiting exposure to news</li>
<li>Age-appropriate information</li>
<li>Holding boundaries</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/470-family-meetings">Weekly family meetings</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/what-to-do-when-kids-wont-listen">What To Do When Kids Won’t Listen – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/talking-to-children-about-tragic-events-in-the-news">Talking to Children About Tragic Events in the News – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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Email your questions and comments to <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>
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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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