Latest / Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
When “I Don’t Want To” Is Really “I’m Scared”
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 Podcast, Justin and Kylie unpack a powerful parenting moment: an 11-year-old who didn’t want to try the 6am surf class — and the surprising truth behind her pushback.
This episode is about competence, courage, friendship, and why slowing down might be the most important thing we do for our kids (and ourselves).
If you’ve ever pushed, pulled, or panicked when your child resisted something new…
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