#1285 - Parental Guidance Starts Tonight! Here’s Why You Can’t Miss It

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Reality TV with a purpose? Yes, please. Parental Guidance Season 3 kicks off tonight—and in this special preview episode, Justin and Kylie share everything you need to know before tuning in. From parenting styles to hot-button topics like body image, screen time, and AI bots, this four-night TV event dives deep into the challenges real families are facing right now. Whether you're a traditional parent, a positivity parent, or somewhere in between, this season is designed to spark honest conversations and offer hope for families doing their best in tough times.

KEY POINTS:

• Parental Guidance Season 3 airs over four consecutive nights on Channel Nine and 9Now.
• It’s not about winning—just eight families courageously sharing their parenting lives.
• Topics include:
• Screen time (including AI friends and bots)
• Body image (a heart-wrenching and inspiring episode)
• Mental health
• Peer pressure
• Unexpected insights into education
• Parenting styles this season include: Traditional, Protect, Active, Upfront, Authoritative, Hard Way, Life School, and Positivity.
• The aim: Honest, respectful conversations about what parenting looks like today—and what’s working.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:
“As parents, we need to believe in a positive future for our kids—and I think this show gives us the tools and the keys we need to get there.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Parental Guidance Season 3 (Channel Nine and 9Now)
• HappyFamilies.com.au for related resources and daily podcast reviews following each episode.

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:

1. Watch tonight’s episode live (7:30pm on Nine and 9Now) to be part of the national conversation.
2. Talk with your kids after each episode—what do they think about what they saw?
3. Tune in to the Happy Families daily recap podcasts this week for expert insights into the challenges raised on the show.
4. Share the show and the podcast with friends or family—it’s a powerful conversation starter.
5. Reflect on your own parenting style and ask: What’s working? What might I try differently?

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