Topics discussed in this episode:

• 5 Questions to ask your kids at bedtime to create high quality night time nurture experiences
• Gratitude
• Optimism
• Open conversations
• Admitting your mistakes
• Endearing acknowledgements of love

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• Falling in love with your child again once they become a teen
• Anger is a secondary emotion
• FEAR
• Being more vulnerable with your kids
• Keeping your connection strong
• Acne
• What to do with abusive teenagers
• Start with empathy

Dr Ginni Mansberg and Jo Lamble's book The New Teen Age

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• Justin & Kylie's top tips for how to ditch the dummy
• The earlier the better
• Keep the dummy only for certain times
• As parents we need to become a little more comfortable with our children being uncomfortable
• Try using it less and less
• Fast is slow & slow is fast
• Cuddles, songs, distractions, routine
• No going back

Listen to yesterday's podcast here - #307 Becoming a Better Person with Cameron & Alison Daddo

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• Kylie and Justin's relationship history
• Dr Justin shares the experiences that led him to Happy Families
• Emotions are contagious
• Should parents have a license?
• Intimacy through the years of marriage
• Building resilience in kids

Find the original at Separate Bathrooms - Becoming a Better Person

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• adjusting to returning to school
• building hope for the future
• empowering children to overcome challenges

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• Justin & Kylie discuss their all-time favourite movies
• A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
• Consistency matters
• Keep your promises
• The signature of mediocracy is chronic inconsistency
• Get your house in order

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• Dr Amy Graham discusses data collected from a study on digital devices & children
• The power of an example is the most effective way to effect change
• Digital distractions
• Parent concerns
• Using devices after bedtime
• Screens as babysitters
• Screen limits

#113 Technology In Our Schools (Featuring Dr Amy Graham)

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• Kylie has a minor car mishap
• When things go wrong, remember that people matter, things don't

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• We can do hard things together
• You've got to love the hills because the hills make you strong
• Challenge - do something hard together as a family

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• Sometimes we need to lighten up in the parenting game
• Challenge - practise saying "yes" to the kids, see what happens

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