Today we answer listener questions about co-parenting, homework, and starting daycare.

In this episode:
Co-parenting and divorce
Picking battles 
Co-parenting apps: 2houses and OurFamilyWizard
Structure and routine
Natural, unstructured environments
Developing social skills

Happy Families Resources:
Parenting on the Same Page – Happy Families
7 Tips for Co-Parenting Your Children – Happy Families
#962 The Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran (Part 1) – Happy Families
#947 Day Care Data with Jenet Erickson – Happy Families
Is Homework Helpful? The Homework Letter I Send To School Each Year – Happy Families

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Today we answer listener questions about co-parenting, homework, and starting daycare.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Co-parenting and divorce</li>
<li aria-level="1">Picking battles </li>
<li aria-level="1">Co-parenting apps: <a href="https://www.2houses.com/en/">2houses</a> and <a href="https://www.ourfamilywizard.com/">OurFamilyWizard</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Structure and routine</li>
<li aria-level="1">Natural, unstructured environments</li>
<li aria-level="1">Developing social skills</li>
</ul>
Happy Families Resources:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/parenting-on-the-same-page">Parenting on the Same Page – Happy Families</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/7-tips-for-co-parenting-your-children">7 Tips for Co-Parenting Your Children – Happy Families</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/962-the-perfection-trap-with-thomas-curran-part-1">#962 The Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran (Part 1) – Happy Families</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/947-day-care-data-with-jenet-erickson">#947 Day Care Data with Jenet Erickson – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/is-homework-helpful-the-homework-letter-i-send-to-school-each-year">Is Homework Helpful? The Homework Letter I Send To School Each Year – Happy Families</a></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.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#975 Homework Hassles & Social Struggles

Justin's singing turned complaints about dishes into a whole lot of fun, with sound levels hitting dangerous decibel levels!

Term 2 of homeschooling started off rather rocky for The Coulsons, but thinking outside the box created an opportunity for a reluctant writer to be creative and expressive in a new way!



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Justin's singing turned complaints about dishes into a whole lot of fun, with sound levels hitting dangerous decibel levels!
Term 2 of homeschooling started off rather rocky for The Coulsons, but thinking outside the box created an opportunity for a reluctant writer to be creative and expressive in a new way!
 
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#992 Pillow Fights & Dishy Decibels

There's a brand new nicotine product out, so invisible you may not even be aware your child has it! Plus, the dangers of vaping, a nation-leading move by SA to protect our children from social media, and 118 reasons to be child-free. 

In this episode:
Bluey 'The Sign' - a missed opportunity?
Advocate pushes for vaping areas in schools as NSW holds inquiry into vape laws | news.com.au
Harm-reduction policy regarding vaping
#498 Children and Vaping, with Lisa Damour - Happy Families
Vaping is a 'young person' phenomenon in Australia | Pursuit, Uni of Melb
A new nicotine product that tastes and smells great - known as zyns, snus or little lip pillows
‘Invisible threat’: Nicotine pouches taking over schools | news.com.au
Should social media be banned for children?
How should you approach your children's and teenagers' social media use? | abc.net.au
Parents in defensive mode
Australian model Ellie Gonsalves shared 118 reasons to be childfree | ABC

Related links:
Pots, Pills, & Parenting: A Masterclass with Paul Dillon and Dr Justin Coulson - Happy Families
4 P’s to Prevent Peer Pressure in your Teens - Happy Families

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There's a brand new nicotine product out, so invisible you may not even be aware your child has it! Plus, the dangers of vaping, a nation-leading move by SA to protect our children from social media, and 118 reasons to be child-free. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Bluey 'The Sign' - a missed opportunity?</li>
<li><a href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/advocate-pushes-for-vaping-areas-in-schools-as-nsw-holds-inquiry-into-vape-laws/news-story/abf7e1559abc3e28dc9cd47c7df72056">Advocate pushes for vaping areas in schools as NSW holds inquiry into vape laws | news.com.au</a></li>
<li>Harm-reduction policy regarding vaping</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/498-children-and-vaping-with-dr-lisa-damour">#498 Children and Vaping, with Lisa Damour - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/vaping-is-a-young-person-phenomenon-in-australia#:~:text=The%20Australian%20Secondary%20Students%27%20Alcohol,e%2Dcigarettes%20and%20vaping%20devices">Vaping is a 'young person' phenomenon in Australia | Pursuit, Uni of Melb</a></li>
<li>A new nicotine product that tastes and smells great - known as zyns, snus or little lip pillows</li>
<li><a href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/invisible-threat-nicotine-pouches-taking-over-schools/news-story/ec23c6d24dbea4c8be7fa59497d9d128">‘Invisible threat’: Nicotine pouches taking over schools | news.com.au</a></li>
<li>Should social media be banned for children?</li>
<li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-13/how-to-approach-children-teenagers-social-media-use/103826640">How should you approach your children's and teenagers' social media use? | abc.net.au</a></li>
<li>Parents in defensive mode</li>
<li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/model-ellie-gonsalves-list-of-reasons-to-be-childfree-response/103159700">Australian model Ellie Gonsalves shared 118 reasons to be childfree | ABC</a></li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/pot-pills-parenting">Pots, Pills, &amp; Parenting: A Masterclass with Paul Dillon and Dr Justin Coulson - 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>
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#991 This Week in Parenting: Vape Zones, Baby Bans & Nicotine Pouches

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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