Dr Justin’s 3 E’s (explore, explain, and empower) are the pillars of autonomy-supportive parenting. But there are times when they just do not work (we are all only flawed humans after all!). Today's tips will help you calmly and confidently navigate through the heat of these challenging moments. (R) This episode originally aired 3/6/24. In this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/parenting-made-easyer">The 3 Es of Effective Discipline</a>: Explore, Explain, and Empower</li> <li>Self-determination theory</li> <li>Basic psychological needs of every human</li> <li>Relatedness, competence, autonomy</li> <li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-parenting-revolution">Need-supportive parenting</a></li> <li>High emotions = low intelligence</li> <li>Being ok with our children's discomfort</li> <li>Patience and practice</li> <li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/fast-is-slow-and-slow-is-fast">Fast is slow, and slow is fast</a></li> <li>Neurodiversity</li> <li>Turn towards your child in challenging times</li> </ul> Related links: <ul> <li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-parenting-revolution">The Parenting Revolution, by Dr Justin Coulson</a></li> <li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-secret-to-regulating-emotions">The Secret to Regulating Emotions</a></li> <li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/how-to-fix-a-problem-child">How to Fix a Problem Child</a></li> <li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/little-people-big-feelings-the-webinar">Little People, Big Feelings [The Free Webinar]</a></li> </ul> Find us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/"> Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happyfamiliesau">TikTok</a> Subscribe to the Happy Families <a href="https://happyfamiliesfamilyeducation.activehosted.com/f/40">newsletter</a> Leave a <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast">voice memo here</a> or email your questions/comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about joining THE QUEST at <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/the-quest">our website</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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#1092 - When the 3 E's Don't Work [R]

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your...