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Q&A: My Eight-Year-Old Turns Aggressive and I Don’t Know Why
Episode 1545
He’s perfect at school. Polite. Award-winning. Well behaved.
Then he comes home… and explodes.
If your 7–8-year-old is melting down over TV, pushing …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Whose Cup Are You Filling?
Episode 1544
You are pouring yourself out every single day. But into whose cup?
In this powerful conversation inspired by Derek Thompson, Justin and Kylie explore…
2 months ago
When “I Don’t Want To” Is Really “I’m Scared”
Episode 1543
What if your child’s resistance isn’t laziness… but fear?
In this heartfelt Friday “I’ll Do Better Tomorrow” episode of the The Happy Families Podcas…
2 months ago
The Learning Zone That Builds Unstoppable Kids
Episode 1542
When your child says “I can’t do this” and wants to quit right now… what do you do?
Whether it’s maths, piano, friendships, or riding a bike, kids hi…
2 months ago
E-Bikes: When Teenage Freedom Turns Dangerous
Episode 1541
Teenagers are riding at 70km/h with no helmets. Police are investigating. Communities are furious. Parents are terrified.
E-bikes are everywhere — an…
2 months ago
Stop the Sneaky Lies Without Crushing Trust
Episode 1540
Your child lies. You catch them. They double down. Now what?
When an 8-year-old swears they didn’t sneak the TV or the treats (even with chocolate on…
2 months ago
The Hidden Cost of Tracking Your Kids
Episode 1539
We tell ourselves it’s about safety.
But what if tracking our kids is quietly costing them confidence, independence… and trust?
With apps like Life360…
2 months, 1 week ago
I'll Do Better Tomorrow - The Virtue of Patience
Episode 1538
You’re one eye-roll away from losing it.
You’ve called their name four times.
You’re hot, tired, and absolutely done.
And then patience changes everyth…
2 months, 1 week ago
Growth Mindsets & Academic Improvement
Episode 1537
We’ve told kids for years that effort changes everything.
But the biggest review of growth mindset research in decades just found the results are tin…
2 months, 1 week ago
Good Daughtering [with Dr Allison Alford]
Episode 1536
She loves her parents. She wants to be a good daughter. So why does it feel so heavy?
In this powerful conversation, Dr Allison Alford names the invi…
2 months, 1 week ago