What Our Kids Watch - and Why Women Need Each Other

What happens when your child loves something you deeply dislike?

In this honest Friday episode, Justin shares what happened when he finally sat down to watch The Amazing Digital Circus with their 12-year-old daughter after months of resistance. The result wasn’t a parenting victory or a dramatic ban…it was something far more powerful.

Justin and Kylie unpack why staying curious instead of controlling can completely change the way our kids engage with media, trust us, and think critically about what they consume.

Plus: Kylie shares the unexpected emotional impact of hosting a women-only book club night that reminded everyone in the room they were more than just mums, wives, or carers.

This episode is about connection, intentionality, and the conversations that quietly shape our families.

KEY POINTS:

• Why watching your child’s favourite show matters more than banning it
• The hidden emotional impact of “harmless” kids content
• How curiosity builds trust with tweens and teens
• Why shared viewing changes the way children process media
• The surprising power of women-only spaces and deep friendship
• How intentional connection helps combat loneliness and overwhelm
• The difference between building people up and tearing them down

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:
“Your child stops passively consuming when they know you’re willing to sit beside them.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
• Boys: Building Strong Young Men From the Inside Out by Dr Justin Coulson

 ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:

• Watch one episode of your child’s favourite show with genuine curiosity
• Ask what they love about it before sharing your concerns
• Create intentional spaces for connection in your own life
• Invite people over, even if it’s simple and imperfect
• Focus on building trust before trying to change behaviour

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