Topics discussed in this episode: Continue reading “Happy Families Podcast: My Daughter Has a Boyfriend”
Happy Families Podcast: My Daughter Has a Boyfriend
What Makes A Marriage Happy?
Would you like to know what makes a happy marriage? Well… lots of things. I want to focus on just one though. Continue reading “What Makes A Marriage Happy?”
Happy Families Podcast: Christmas Conundrums
Topics discussed in this episode:
– Justin & Kylie answer some rapid fire Christmas conundrums
– Gift giving
– Gift cards vs gifts
– Buying for the extended family
– Present reveal vs letting everyone open their gifts at once Continue reading “Happy Families Podcast: Christmas Conundrums”
Delaying Sex in the Teen Years – It’s Good But Not For The Reasons You Think
Do you remember how sex-obsessed you were as a teen? Or your friends? Even if you weren’t doing it, chances are you were talking about it, asking about it, and thinking about it. Continue reading “Delaying Sex in the Teen Years – It’s Good But Not For The Reasons You Think”
Having the ‘Hard’ Conversation With Your Teens about Alcohol
Setting boundaries with our kids can be tough. Once they become teens, it gets even tougher. And boundaries related to alcohol consumption can be some of the most challenging of all. Continue reading “Having the ‘Hard’ Conversation With Your Teens about Alcohol”
Am I Not Pretty Enough? When Your Child Has Body Image Insecurities
Body image issues are common in children. Here are three things you can do starting today to help ANY child who is experiencing concerns about their appearance. Continue reading “Am I Not Pretty Enough? When Your Child Has Body Image Insecurities”
How to Deal With Child to Parent Aggression
Aggressive behaviour by a child towards a parent is one of the least studied areas of domestic violence. This is due in large part because parents are reluctant to admit that it happens. Many parents feel embarrassed, confused and even responsible for their child’s actions. Continue reading “How to Deal With Child to Parent Aggression”
7 Tips to Tackle Fussy Eating in Toddlers
Danielle and Jason are MasterChef fans, and feel like they have gotten in touch with their inner ‘foodie’. Their three year-old son, Jonah, does not share his parent’s enthusiasm for culinary sensations, picks at dinner, and avoids certain foods. His behaviour classifies the toddler as a ‘fussy eater’. Continue reading “7 Tips to Tackle Fussy Eating in Toddlers”
How to Teach Your Children Empathy – and Why It Matters
Every few days the news readers tell us another story (or five) that reminds us how terribly badly some people in our society treat others. (I’ve stopped watching the news, but that’s another story entirely.) Continue reading “How to Teach Your Children Empathy – and Why It Matters”
Mental Health Consequences of Hard Border Closures on FIFO Children
In March 2020 Western Australia shut its borders. While there may be well-meaning policies behind the border closures, there’s no escaping the fact that this decision has irrevocably changed people’s lives – especially for fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) families. Continue reading “Mental Health Consequences of Hard Border Closures on FIFO Children”