Dealing with a fussy eater can be a challenge. Poor eating habits in middle childhood and the tween years tend to be long-lasting. We need to take them seriously.
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3 Simple Tips for Managing Screen Time for the Whole Family
Have we all become slack-jawed zombies, staring blankly at our screens? According to research from around the globe, one of the most significant impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on parents and children (outside of the enormous and sad loss of life) is that screens are taking over!
Happy Families Podcast: Dealing With Fussy Eaters
Sometimes kids just don’t like certain foods, or they want a sense of control over how and what foods get put on their plate. In this episode of the Happy Families podcast, Justin and Kylie discuss fussy eating.
Happy Families Podcast: The 3 Words Your Child Needs to Hear
As a parent, how can you show unconditional love towards your child when you don’t agree or accept their decisions that they’re making in life?
Happy Families Podcast: Me Time vs We Time
Do you need time away from the family or does the family need time together?
Happy Families Podcast: Perfect Parenting Will Crush Your Soul
We all want to be good parents, but what happens when your perfectionism gets in the way of that? Dr Justin Coulson discusses this on the Happy Families podcast.
Happy Families Podcast: Ultimate Parenting Triggers
Having triggers is a part of the human experience but can we control them?
Happy Families Podcast: Teach Your Children To Love Giving
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie shares a great tradition that their family does together to give to others
- Secret Sisters in the Coulson house
- Brand new science released tells us that we can actually create kids who want to give
Happy Families Podcast: When Kids Ask for Expensive Gifts
Topics discussed in this episode:
– How to avoid materialism in your children
– Don’t try to keep up with the Jones’s
– Get creative
– Plan ahead
– Change the focus
– Be an example
How to Discipline Children Effectively Without Using Consequences or Punishment
Hi Dr Justin,
I’ve been reading your books and trying my hardest to follow what you say we should do. But I’m struggling with one thing. You say we should remember to discipline our children by teaching them. My question is what is the difference between acceptable consequences vs punishments.