Would you get out of bed at 2:30am to drive your teen to Work Experience with horses? In this episode of I’ll Do Better Tomorrow, we share the parenting wins, fails, and funny moments from our week - including freezing mornings, heartfelt messages from listeners, and a couple of one-star reviews that left us speechless (almost). Also, Justin’s withdrawal from the Tour de France and unexpected fame in a shopping centre.

From meaningful feedback on tricky conversations to tackling criticism with humour, this episode is about showing up, trying hard, and staying connected.

KEY POINTS

• Supporting your teen’s passion… even when it starts at 3am
• Listener feedback about Sunday tricky conversations with kids
• What it’s like being recognised from Parental Guidance
• How to handle negative podcast reviews with grace and humour
• The reality of not being everyone’s flavour - and why that’s okay

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

"We're not going to be everybody's favourite fruit. And that's okay."

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• HappyFamilies.com.au
• Parental Guidance (TV show)
• Justin's Sunday Tricky Conversations (encouraged by listener Miranda)

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS

1. Support your child’s passion - even when it disrupts your sleep. Your presence matters.
2. Start a weekly tricky conversation with your child, like Miranda did. It builds trust and emotional safety.
3. Remember you're not for everyone - and you don’t have to be. Show up authentically.
4. Leave a review (preferably 5 stars 😉) if the podcast has helped you - feedback helps more than you know.
5. Take care of yourself too - catch up on sleep and laughter when you can.

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