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Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson

Deciding which parenting advice to follow?Join the thousands of mums and dads who turn to Australia’s most downloaded parenting podcast. Dr Justin Coulson and his wife Kylie bring real parenting solutions every day, cutting through the noise of modern advice with clear, practical guidance for every step of parenting. From early childhood challenges to the complexities of the teenage years, each daily episode offers simple, evidence-based strategies to help you feel more confident in your

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14:52

#581 I'll Do Better Tomorrow

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/25

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time.Topics included in this episode: Justin reads an email from a listener about mums & social media Kylie receives a hand written letter Two of the Coulson girls struggle in their relationship together Justin has been surfing. A lot. Purchase Teaching Kids Kindness or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy

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20:42

#580 August Book Club: Working Class Book Club

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/24

Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the momentKylie's reading Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy When Grace Went Away by Meredith Appleyard Rex by Cathleen Lewis The Boy, The Mole, The Fox & The Horse by Charlie Mackesy Justin's reading Working Class Boy by Jimmy Barnes Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes Time Wise by Amantha Imber Raised by Animals by Jennifer L. Verdolin Purchase The Screaming Spiral or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a

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20:13

#579 Get Another Room

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/23

*Content warning - the topics discussed in this episode may not be suitable for children*Topics included in this episode: Sleep divorce Sharing The Covers by Wendy Troxel Why couples choose to sleep apart Sleep disorders Active decision vs reactive strategy We spend a third of our lives asleep The impact of sleep loss Sleep and sex Justin reads out some Facebook responses Disadvantages to a sleep divorce Find more about Wendy on Instagram @sharingthecovers Purchase Pot, Pills & Parenting or

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17:59

#578 Nailed It! AKA Random Parenting Chats With the...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/22

Justin chats with his builder and helps make his family happierTopics included in this episode: Meet Carl the builder Carl has a house full of teenagers School refusal What is 'bad behaviour'? Our children are not out to get us Is it okay to 'reward' kids after 'bad behaviour'? Is it okay to walk away when conversations come to a head? Purchase Building Better Boys or find it inyour Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's

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13:12

#577 The Perfect Storm

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/21

What to do after a tantrum/meltdown/blowupTopics included in this episode: Being kind and soft does not reinforce bad behaviour Repair after rupture Create positive self talk Give the kids some space Power struggles Acknowledge their feelings Purchase 21 Days to a Happier Family or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auLearn

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12:30

#576 I'll Do Better Tomorrow

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/18

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time.Topics included in this episode: Kylie's been selling on Facebook Marketplace Coulson Family Meeting What went well, What didn't, What we're gonna do about it Kylie slept through the Family Meeting Kylie gets a sweet compliment from the littlest Coulson Purchase The Miss-connection Summit or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin

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18:21

#575 From the Doctor's Desk

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/17

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parentingTopics included in this episode: Effects of Limiting Recreational Screen Media Use on Physical Activity and Sleep in Families With Children When parents reduce their screen time, kids are more physically active To what extent does confounding explain the association between breastfeeding duration and cognitive development up to age 14? Breastfeeding duration associated with cognition Kids that are breastfed tend to score higher on

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14:04

#574 Under the Influence: Insta-Mum Culture With...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/16

Justin interviews Eloise Germic about her research around social media and parentsTopics included in this episode: The Impact of Instagram Mommy Blogger Content on the Perceived Self-Efficacy of Mothers How the content we view online impacts how we see ourselves How social media influences parents The Alpha mum The results to the study were surprising Media literacy Download your FREE Starting School Activity BookHappy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on

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13:52

#573 Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/15

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about telling our kids they're beautifulTopics discussed in today's podcast: Should we tell our kids that they're beautiful? Renee Engeln - Beauty Sick Justin shares some ideas from his book Miss-Connection Teach your daughters about media/Photoshop/magazines/models Try not focusing on appearance when you bump into a friend Focus on your child's inner strengths/beauty "Instead of watching what goes into our kid's mouths, we should watch what comes out

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17:24

#572 What To Do When Kids Won't Listen

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/14

Justin & Kylie discuss tonight's webinar on building listening in your kids. Magpies are back! Why don't kids listen? Tips to help kids follow instructions Justin's story from when his daughter ignores him These days "compliance" is a dirty word in the parenting blogosphere. For many people compliance means that a parent is a demanding authoritarian, expecting children to follow orders regardless of preferences otherwise. Compliance connotes coercion and intrusiveness. Tonight's Happy Families

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15:05

#571 I'll Do Better Tomorrow

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/11

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time.Topics included in this episode: Audience feedback from episodes #568, #566, #565 Big feelings and emotional overload High emotions, low intelligence Neuroscience Child safety around adults, strangers and those well-known Child abduction Watch the free webinar Can We Please Talk About Boys or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin

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16:59

#570 Do Over - What Would You Change If You Could?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/10

Justin & Kylie share their moments of regretTopics included in this episode: Justin is using his phone less What moments would you take back and do differently? Parenting out of fear The first law of holes Advantages of regret It improves our decision making Regrets deepen meaning Purchase the Teaching Kids Kindness or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and

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17:25

#569 Justin's New Book: Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/09

A book for soon-to-be, 2nd or 3rd time Dad's!Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin announces his brand new book - Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies Kylie interviews Justin What did Justin add to the book? Consent during/after pregnancy Birth partners What Justin hopes readers will take away from the book What Justin wishes he knew as a new Dad Purchase The Screaming Spiral or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr

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16:05

#568 Choosing A School

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/08

How to know if you should move schoolsTopics discussed in today's podcast: When schools don't deliver on their promises Reputation, Results & Resources Fun, Friends & Philosophy Quality of your relationship with your child Purchase Pot, Pills & Parenting or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee

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15:23

#567 Parenting Differently to Our Parents

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/07

Things Justin & Kylie are intentionally doing differently than their parentsTopics discussed in today's podcast: We hear from some members of the public about how they parent differently to their parents Justin & Kylie discuss how they parent differently Things Justin & Kylie are intentionally doing differently than their parents How parenting has changed over time How to have the "Was I a good parent?" conversation with your parents Purchase Building Better Boys or find it in your Happy

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17:52

#566 I'll Do Better Tomorrow

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/04

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeTopics discussed in today's podcast: Justin reads out some emails with feedback from last week's episode Kylie continues to struggle with Miss 8's school refusal Kylie has a heartwarming conversation with one of her adult children Miss 8 finds a bird Purchase 21 Days to a Happier Family or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin

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17:36

#565 Pushing Our Buttons

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/03

Are your kids pushing your buttons? How to take back your power.Topics discussed in today's podcast: Children 'pushing our buttons' Understand your own buttons/triggers HALTS We have to look after ourselves Unmet needs WIN - Wonder, Imagine, Notice Recruit the kids to your team Download your Starting School Activity BookHappy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments

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20:23

#564 A Conversation With Madonna King

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/02

Justin speaks with Madonna King about the pressures our teen kids are facingTopics included in this episode: Madonna King - L Platers The age that teens are asked to choose their senior subjects Curiosity being stifled in schools Mental health concerns due to work load in school Perfectionism We have to let them fail University isn't the be-all and end-all University is for adults, not children Follow Rebecca Sparrow on Facebookwww.testingtimesatschool.com.auPurchase the "Justin-isms" Digital Phone

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18:32

#563 I Swear You Shouldn't Be Saying That

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/08/01

*Content warning - Some coarse language. May not be appropriate for small children*Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin & Kylie respond to a listener's question about swearing How should parents respond when their children swear? Words have power Why are your children swearing? HALTS #474 The Art of Insubordination With Todd Kashdan “Profanity is the effort of a feeble brain to express itself forcibly.” - Spencer W. Kimball Justin & Kylie's top tips - Explain what the words

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17:50

#562 The Pursuit of Happiness

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2022/07/31

Justin & Kylie debunk the myth that parents are responsible for their kid's happinessTopics discussed in today's podcast: Myth - It's our job to make our kids happy Things that could go wrong if you think it's your job to make your kids happy - You're going to make short sighted decisions It's impossible to satisy their craving for happiness It's a heavy burden to carry We set them up to fail Nobody can make you feel good What ARE we responsible for? Teaching them to find their own

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