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21 Days to a Happier Family

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21 Days to a Happier Family by Justin Coulson is a practical guide for families seeking increased happiness and connection. In this book, Coulson offers strategies and activities that can be implemented over a 21-day period. With a focus on building strong relationships and improving communication, it provides actionable advice to enhance family dynamics.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for practical and insightful advice on strengthening family bonds and creating a more joyful and connected home life. It offers a step-by-step, evidence-based approach to help parents develop effective communication, empathy, and strategies for fostering a supportive family environment.

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21 Days to a Happier Family draws on positive psychology to give parents ways to make their family happier than ever, starting today!

"Parenthood can be a jungle, but Justin's advice and simple strategies will help you find that path back to sanity, stability and smiling kids." - Lisa Wilkinson

Everyone wants their family to be happy, but so much gets in the way - work stress, commitments, and our children's challenging behaviour are some of the usual suspects. Less obvious obstacles are our own habits and expectations, a reactive parenting style, and even a lack of clarity about what makes a family truly happy. As a result, families often seem fragmented, stressed, and out of control.

Kidspot parenting expert Justin Coulson knows how to make families happier. In this book, he combines cutting-edge insights from positive psychology with classic psychological research to help parents identify and develop habits that will strengthen their family.

In his trademark warm and empathic style, Justin covers topics like finding the most effective parenting style for your child, getting relationships right and how that leads to effective discipline, using mindfulness in parenting, being emotionally available to your children - and so much more.

"Justin Coulson's compassionate and helpful advice helps me unravel my many parenting dilemmas" - Jessica Rowe

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21 Days to a Happier Family by Justin Coulson is praised for its practical advice and actionable steps that focus on enhancing family happiness. Reviewers appreciate its emphasis on positive psychology and mindfulness, guiding parents in fostering stronger connections with their children. The book is often noted for its accessibility and relatable examples, making it a valuable resource for those looking to improve family dynamics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733334818

Publisher: ABC Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 January 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: ABC Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 304

About the Author

After his first child became a toddler, Justin Coulson realised he wasn't the dad he wanted to be. To learn more about parenting, he quit a successful radio broadcasting career and started studying, eventually completing a PhD in Positive Psychology and Parenting. Justin is an honorary fellow at the Centre for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne. Justin now lives with his wife and six daughters in Brisbane, Queensland, and travels Australia constantly, giving talks to parents, teachers and professionals. He is the author of 21 Days to a Happier Family and 9 Ways to a Resilient Child. Visit www.happyfamilies.com.au

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