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Parent behaviour at children's sporting events can directly impact the child's experience. Thankfully the majority of parents do seem to encourage having fun over putting the pressure on their child to be the best.
Journalist Shona Hendley unpacks why sports parents get a bad rap - but are in fact the angels of society.
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Competitive parents coaching from the sideShona Hedley's article - Taking kids to sport all the timeDedication - time, money, energyTraining, competitions, camps, social events, volunteering & more!Why do children drop out of sports early?"Doing your best" vs winning vs simply loving the experienceCompetence & connectionReport cards: grades vs effortThe current mental health crisis with young peopleGovernment policies and decisions re sportFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
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Screens are crippling our kids; three things we need to do to stem the relentless push towards screens. Plus, how to help your child feel like they belong at school.
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Screen Time and Parent-Child Talk When Children Are Aged 12 to 36 Months | Media and Youth | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA NetworkScreens - impacting engagement, language, social interactionsTechnoferenceScreens as babysitters?Adolescent School Belonging and Mental Health Outcomes in Young Adulthood: Findings from a Multi-wave Prospective Cohort Study | School Mental Health (springer.com)School belongingCompetence, connectedness, confidence at schoolParent and school partnershipsFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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Is your child struggling to read? Sally Rippin shares ways parents can get their reluctant readers hooked on books!
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Sally Rippin - Australia's Children's Laureate for 2024-25âAll kids can be readersâDyslexia, ADHD and other learning difficultiesLow competence = low motivationBooks open up worldsEarly intervention and supportAre you a book snob?Giving children choiceâDating and mating poolâ dataBreaking down stereotypes Boys and booksFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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Your job is to guide your kids to make decisions that are safe and healthy. How do you respond to their requests to become creators of online content?
In this episode:
Embracing and encouraging our children's talents and interestsHow Gen Z is living under the influence | The AustralianSocial media - a toxic, dangerous place for childrenA Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men - The New York TimesSelf-esteem, mental health and wellbeingSeeking validation from strangers, self-worthImportance of listening to own voiceAre the risks worth it?Scaffolding interests and talents in age-appropriate waysFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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Are G-strings and micro swimwear appropriate for a family-friendly theme park?
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Your body, your choice?Body positivity vs sexualisationA Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men | New York Times Child protection Health and safety concernsCultural differencesSocial etiquette & contextDouble standardsJoin the conversation on FacebookFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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Reaching the end of our parenting tether can lead to angry blow ups or painful criticism. We must watch what we say because our words create worlds â ours and our childrenâs.
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Justin has a meltdownBody image and self-talkWatch Your Words â Happy Families#615 Youâre the (Inner) Voice â Happy Families#207 Taming That Voice Inside Your Head â Happy FamiliesFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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This week in parenting: the disturbing world of social media and child influencers - and their online stalkers!
Bradley Cooper and Dax Shepherd 'Armchair Expert' podcast interviewEarly days of parenting, connecting with babyâLunaticsâ: Fury over change to Mary Poppins movie classification | news.com.auL.P. Hartley â 'The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.''Hogwarts Legacy'Are screens ruining childhoods?#930 Why Big Tech Doesnât Care About Your Kids â Happy FamiliesInstagramA Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men | New York Times Tech giants are ANTI-kids - Happy FamiliesFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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Your child is too little to go to school but needs to be looked after when you are working - a familiar predicament for many parents today! Help your child thrive in childcare, by having consistent rituals of connection.
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Early, extensive childcare Another Perspective on the Latest Research on Early Child Care | by Jenet Erickson & Jay BelskyBrain development in infancyAttachment relationships and responsive caregiversSocial, emotional challenges in daycareRisk factors / protective factors in the early yearsQuality of care, adult-child ratiosIncreasing work flexibility for parentsDaycare Dramas â Happy FamiliesDevelopmental Milestones [Part 1: Infancy] â Happy FamiliesFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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Beth asks, "how do we teach our children the difference between nudity and pornography?". Conversations to have with your child to remove shame and secrecy; and what to do if they are exposed to explicit content.
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Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Todayâs Young Kids by Kristen Jenson #898 Porn-Proofing Your Kids with Kristen Jenson â Happy FamiliesPornography vs nakednessNudity in artCultural awarenessFamily valuesPre-arming your childWhat to do if your child sees pornographyFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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We asked you to share the best parenting advice you've ever heard!
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The 3 basic psychological needs of childrenConnection Developmental Milestones - a Happy Families articleL.R. Knost - Little Hearts, Gentle Parenting Resources#721 Defusing Explosive Children with Dr Ross Greene â Happy FamiliesGiving in fantasy what they can't have in realityThe Secret to Regulating Emotions - a Happy Families articleFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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A moon landing, ear bacteria, award-winning lawns, and panning for gold - this conversation has it all as we discuss intentional parenting and trying to do better.
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Some fun factsConnection and being intentionalBreaking cyclesNuggets vs flecks of goldLet kids be kidsHarmon Killebrew "We are not raising grass, we are raising boys"Find us on Facebook or TikTok
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Marriage is not just about the "happily ever after", but rather the real-world benefits of a life of meaning, joy, purpose, and growth. Keep your relationship strong by avoiding 5 things that harm marriage the most.
In this episode:
Damaging mindsetsCommitment, trust, connectionIntention vs actionDivorce contagionProvocative statisticsGet Married by Brad WilcoxPositive outcomes for childrenHousehold work, mental loadFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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New research by sociologist Brad Wilcox shows that nothing predicts happiness in life better than a good marriageânot even a hefty bank account or a great career.
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Get Married by Brad WilcoxIs marriage just a piece of paper?Ceremony and ritualCohabitation vs marriage - stability, direction, happinessFinding oneself The soulmate myth Family-first model Cultivating romance and emotional connectionBenefits of marriageFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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For our children, "fair" can often mean getting what they want. Understanding your child's developmental capacity and implementing these three quick ideas can help you deal with those moments when your child appears self-centred and lacking in empathy.
In this episode:
Email from Lauren about 'fairness'Aimee's Adventures on TikTok - How I teach âfairnessâ to my elementary schoolers using bandaidsMoral and cognitive developmentConcrete operational thinking vs formal operational thinkingHeinz dilemma - WikipediaEngaging children in discussions about fairness/justice/empathyCritical thinkingMental equivalent of the Yurchenko double pikeDevelopmental Milestones [Introduction] - a Happy Families articleAbundance mentalityFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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Sometimes people say dumb things (with the very best of intentions) when it comes to giving parenting advice.
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Being fully present with your family requires letting go of distractions and remembering that to a child, love is spelled T.I.M.E.
In this episode:
Word of the year update"The great unhappiness machine"Emotional regulationThe gift of homeschoolingAutonomy and freedom in learningKnow your childBeing intentionalFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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This week in parenting: Disney's Percy Jackson, an epic game taking the internet by storm, and the explicit lyrics your children may be singing in the playground. Plus, a reminder that education matters - in all its forms!
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Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan now on DisneyPalworld Megan Thee Stallion - not kid friendly!Natasha Bita - Smartphone obsessions are dumbing down Australian kids, OECD testing reveals | The AustralianBattle between Universities and Construction Skills in a clever campaign from CSQ - Universities hammer industry in tug-of-war over students | The AustralianFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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Dr Anthea Rhodes explains how concussions can happen, what the signs might be, and how to support your child as they recover and return to activities.
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What is a concussion?Physical signs and symptomsGuidelines for treatment and recoveryKids Health Information : Head injury â general advice (rch.org.au)Preventing concussions and repeat injuryRCH National Child Health Poll (rchpoll.org.au)Find us on Facebook or TikTok
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*Content warning: parental discretion advised*
Australia's e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant describes the fast-paced and aggressive tactics used by sexual extortionists targeting children and young adults. She gives clear directives to parents on how to prevent online harm, and what to do if your child experiences sexual extortion.
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Online sexual extortionists targeting kidsScreen rules, limits, safety measures, and supervisionHoney trap tactics Fast-paced escalation from charm to harmWhat to do if this happens to your childKeeping your child safe onlineHow to report abuse or content to eSafety | eSafety CommissionerParents | eSafety CommissionerSextortion | ACCCEThe Teenage Brain â Happy FamiliesScreens in Bedrooms? â Happy FamiliesFind us on Facebook or TikTok
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*Content warning: parental discretion advised*
In a brave and vulnerable conversation, Jake and his mother Hayley talk about their 'honey trap' experience when Jake was 15, sharing just how quickly and easily this can happen to a child or adolescent.
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Honey traps and online safetyReal-life experience of a 15-year-old boyAdvice from Hayley and Jake"No Matter What"Find us on Facebook or TikTok
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