Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families #1237 - The 3 Big Things We Learnt From Easter Holidays
Three powerful takeaways from our Easter holidays—lessons about mindset, risk, and meaningful connection. From a life-changing mindset shift at the Easter Show to a serious accident that reinforced the importance of risky play, plus a week without screens that revealed what kids really crave, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration for every parent.
KEY POINTS:
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Mindset shapes experience: The same event can feel completely different when approached with a different attitude and realistic expectations.
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Risky play matters: Children need opportunities to push boundaries and take risks—it builds resilience, courage, and learning, even when things go wrong.
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Time is everything: What kids really want from us isn’t perfection—it’s time. Unplugging from screens and slowing down creates space for meaningful reflection and connection.
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:
“What our kids actually want and need… is just time.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
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Explore–Explain–Empower framework (Justin Coulson)
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
- Check your mindset before heading into family events—set realistic expectations and choose connection over control.
- Encourage age-appropriate risk-taking (e.g., climbing trees, riding bikes)—it builds confidence and independence.
- Unplug regularly—create time and space for quiet reflection and intentional connection with your children.
- Give each child individual attention—consider what they uniquely need from you right now.
- Practice being present—ditch the schedule and just be with your kids, without distraction.
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