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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

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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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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.

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#994 Resetting Sibling Dynamics

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