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

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

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