Judgement & criticism, punishing, provoking, and trying to “fix” a child—none of these are a parent’s job. They only serve to drive a wedge in relationships. Our job is to love our children. To set limits and have expectations—yes!—but to do so kindly. 



In this episode:
Shifting the paradigm
Compassion and empathy
Emotions go up, intelligence goes down
The problem with judgement
Why kindness is the answer

Links:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R Covey
I don’t need Fixing! I need Guiding and Loving – Happy Families
Why Our Kids Need Us to Set Limits – 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

Judgement &amp; criticism, punishing, provoking, and trying to “fix” a child—none of these are a parent’s job. They only serve to drive a wedge in relationships. Our job is to love our children. To set limits and have expectations—yes!—but to do so kindly. 
 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Shifting the paradigm</li>
<li aria-level="1">Compassion and empathy</li>
<li aria-level="1">Emotions go up, intelligence goes down</li>
<li aria-level="1">The problem with judgement</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why kindness is the answer</li>
</ul>
Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5gr7ZN">The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R Covey</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/i-dont-need-fixing-i-need-guiding-and-loving">I don’t need Fixing! I need Guiding and Loving – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/why-our-kids-need-us-to-set-limits">Why Our Kids Need Us to Set Limits – 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>

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. 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

#982 Judgement & Criticism Are Out!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/39ee65de-53d6-426b-b30a-b16300b49b67/transcript