You snap at the kids. You’re exhausted. You promise, “I’ll do better tomorrow.”

This week we learned something powerful: we are stronger than we think — but that doesn’t mean we’re limitless.

From a sunrise alarm clock that changed our mornings… to a 15-year-old riding 20km before school… to a stadium concert that tested endurance… to a parenting moment that missed the mark — this episode is about resilience, sacrifice, and what really makes families stronger.

Because sometimes the win isn’t perfection.
It’s showing up again tomorrow.

KEY POINTS
Why a sunrise alarm clock transformed our mornings (and kept phones out of the bedroom)
The hidden power of supporting your teen’s big goals
A live school experiment proving we all have more in the tank
Why resilience is relational
What exhaustion does to even “expert” parents
The difference between sacrifice and choosing what matters more

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“You are stronger than you think — but how you push through matters.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Sunrise Alarm Clock

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Keep phones out of bedrooms for one week and notice the difference.
When your child sets a hard goal, ask: How can I support this?
The next time you think you’re done, try 10% more.
Protect sleep like it protects your parenting.
If you blow it, model repair. Say sorry. Start again.

You snap at the kids. You&rsquo;re exhausted. You promise, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll do better tomorrow.&rdquo;
This week we learned something powerful: we are stronger than we think &mdash; but that doesn&rsquo;t mean we&rsquo;re limitless.
From a sunrise alarm clock that changed our mornings&hellip; to a 15-year-old riding 20km before school&hellip; to a stadium concert that tested endurance&hellip; to a parenting moment that missed the mark &mdash; this episode is about resilience, sacrifice, and what really makes families stronger.
Because sometimes the win isn&rsquo;t perfection. It&rsquo;s showing up again tomorrow.
KEY POINTS
<ul>
<li>Why a sunrise alarm clock transformed our mornings (and kept phones out of the bedroom)</li>
<li>The hidden power of supporting your teen&rsquo;s big goals</li>
<li>A live school experiment proving we all have more in the tank</li>
<li>Why resilience is relational</li>
<li>What exhaustion does to even &ldquo;expert&rdquo; parents</li>
<li>The difference between sacrifice and choosing what matters more</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
&ldquo;You are stronger than you think &mdash; but how you push through matters.&rdquo;
RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Sunrise-Alarm-Clock-White-Machine/dp/B0F8NV2KMX/ref=sr_1_5?adgrpid=87249300615&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mebK-9arzmpHPZuRXxwctciWwFLRM0mIOnDrwtXQocBwMNeplFVVUiNCHZnAOCZnHMa6sO0cxd8kVRG-AmNCpwTfn3WlE64Tc_S0PGB0vqh3Yg-swUoP-icB2ZpzeJ70qGkR8QV3KrSV_oEj8WXqrGK6YoW2oGCr0TPkIr-26T1BuobgrWClX2dbSLGJhMwnKcVffBLM2-qipSHqV8RHx6zUX6SxtrzqvXERU2cXANC6WQGiBrJxHMGJCLHIceYL4kbXJOOWLv_sm3H--t-0o8njKJh0K2vngc3wDyhsuno.3fcKtPD78PwuHs62x9qjeoHTrwWwZU8eGyWl7VgoAY0&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=591133013747&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9071894&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=15094733987483565191&amp;hvtargid=kwd-11469121&amp;hydadcr=2653_351033&amp;keywords=sunrise%2Balarm%2Bclock&amp;mcid=a1e4852fbec03319b955e1092d818c29&amp;qid=1772010149&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1">Sunrise Alarm Clock</a></li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ol>
<li>Keep phones out of bedrooms for one week and notice the difference.</li>
<li>When your child sets a hard goal, ask:&nbsp;How can I support this?</li>
<li>The next time you think you&rsquo;re done, try 10% more.</li>
<li>Protect sleep like it protects your parenting.</li>
<li>If you blow it, model repair. Say sorry. Start again.</li>
</ol>

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.

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You’re Stronger Than You Think (Even When You Blow It)

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