Lysterfield PS Newsletter

Happy Families School

Lysterfield Primary School is very excited to be subscribed to the Happy Families School Membership. Owned and run by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts, the membership offers a wealth of parenting education and resources.

 

We will regularly share resources available through our membership with you, including Insight Articles and Webinars but you can also access your resources at any time using the below URL (unique to our school) and password -

 

https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/lps2

Password: happylps2

 

INSIGHTS ARTICLES 

A new Insights article is released weekly during the term and we will include some of these with the school newsletter. Insights articles are written by Dr Justin Coulson and other leading experts and provide parenting education and support for a wide variety of traditional and contemporary parenting challenges. You can also access 300+ previous Insights articles on our school’s URL.

 

Please see below, or click on the link to download a pdf version, to read the two most recent Insight articles - 'The Liking Gap: Helping Kids Feel More Confident in Friendships' and 'How Do I Know If My Child Needs Help? The 3 Ds Every Parent Should Know'. You can also access this article, and many more, via our unique school URL above. 

 

The Liking Gap: Helping Kids Feel More Confident In Friendships
The 3 Ds Every Parent Should Know

PARENT WEBINARS

You have access to 4 live webinars a year (one per term) and as part of the Membership you also have access to all of the previous Webinars that have been run by Justin Coulson and Happy Families.

 

NEXT LIVE EVENT (included in our Happy Families School Membership)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrots & Sticks

Better Ways to Build Boundaries with Your Kids

Wednesday 18 June, 2025 7pm AEST

 

EVENT LINK - 

Tired of yelling, time-outs, and reward charts that don't seem to work? Join Dr Justin Coulson for Carrots and Sticks, a thought-provoking presentation that dismantles traditional discipline methods and reveals powerful, positive parenting strategies.

In this presentation you will:

  • Discover the ineffectiveness of punishment and rewards: Learn why these common tactics can backfire and hinder your child's development.
  • Explore science-backed alternatives: Gain practical tools and techniques for guiding your child's behaviour without resorting to punishment or bribery.
  • Empower yourself with positive parenting skills: Build a more harmonious and connected relationship with your child through effective communication and collaboration.

This session is for you if you want to:

  • Move beyond outdated discipline methods.
  • Foster positive behaviour in your child.
  • Create a more peaceful and joyful home environment. 
  • Connect with other parents seeking positive parenting solutions.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a renowned parenting expert and gain valuable insights for raising happy, confident children. 

 

Kind regards,

 

Kim Bedford 

School Counsellor / Social Worker