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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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19:30

#1047 - Playing To Win (and Losing the Plot)

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/08/01

There are times when a parent's relationship with their child feels strained and difficult. Kylie shares what it can look like to cultivate these challenging relationships, giving hope to any parent deep in the trenches of raising hard kids. More often than not, when we lose the plot as adults, it is because of unmet expectations. A games night in the Coulson household did NOT meet Justin's expectations, leading to one very grumpy dad! In this episode: I'll Do Better Tomorrow, I Promise - Maurine

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15:15

#1046 - A Very Peachy Book Club

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/31

Book Club - the episode where Justin and Kylie forget about the parenting stuff and share what they have been reading. Today, a book review from a very special guest: their 10-year-old daughter Emilie. In this episode: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt | Penguin Books (4.5 stars) Unplug Childhood - Join the village! The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien | Abbeys (5 stars) James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl | Dymocks (4.7 stars) Related links: #980 The Anxious Generation With

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15:25

#1045 - The Art & Science of Family Meetings

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/30

Building strong, lasting family relationships is a long-term process. When done well, regular family meetings can completely change how your family feels and functions now and in the future Justin and Kylie share six practical tips for family meetings that will help your family relationships flourish, ensuring that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued along the way. In this episode: Could family meetings help you get on better with your kids? Yes – but they can also go horribly wrong | The

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15:10

#1044 - Q&A: Tearaway Toddlers & Staying in School

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/29

Bec, from Sydney, has a 2-year-old who keeps running towards the road when out at parks, playgrounds, and shops. Running away is developmentally normal: little kids love to explore. But it's also very scary! There are four things parents can do to keep their "runner" safe when out and about. Karen, from Brisbane, asks how to navigate the ongoing challenge of school refusal. Ongoing conversations with both child and school are important when school attendance is a challenge. Dr Justin shares some

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17:24

#1043 - Forcing Kids to Apologise

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/28

Should we be making our children apologise when they do the wrong thing? What does a sincere apology look like? In this episode: Parental Guidance (S1): “Forcing children to apologise is teaching children to lie” Victim mentality People pleasing Ruptured relationships The Parenting Revolution, by Dr Justin Coulson Motivation Continuum - extrinsic, introjected, identified, integrated, intrinsic Is It Wrong to Tell Kids to Apologize? | The Atlantic Theory of Mind Why do children apologise under

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11:58

#1042 - Work & Home School Life Balance

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/25

It has been 9 months of homeschooling for the Coulson crew, with plenty of ups and downs and many lessons learned. One of those lessons is that homeschool is not and cannot just be "school at home". When a child is struggling in a school setting, taking them out of that environment only to set up the same structures and lessons at home doesn't change the challenges that your child is experiencing! In this episode: Resilient Kids Conference - (recording available) Help, hug, or space? When

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17:49

#1041 - Screens Suck

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/24

Devices can calm our emotional children - but does a screen actually help them to emotionally regulate or is it just distracting them from their emotions in the heat of the moment? Are there long term consequences to letting screens "manage" a child's emotions? We also talk about a controversial topic - using "screen-time" as a reward! There is an important connection between screen use and children's executive function and emotional regulation, and it's not good news! In this episode: Your words

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16:45

#1040 - Raising Good Humans With Beck Delahoy

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/23

Our goal as parents is to raise good humans, but sometimes we actually get in the way of doing that! Beck Delahoy shares three things parents can do to move away from centuries of unhelpful patterns to a better way of parenting. In this episode: Lessons Learned | Beck Delahoy | Substack John B. Watson - 1920's behaviourist What do we want to do as parents to raise good humans? teaching thoughts, values, feelings, acceptable behaviour History of parenting Long-term consequences of

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16:42

#1039 - Q&A: Teacher Struggles & Home School Hacks

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/22

Two questions from listeners: Emma asks for advice on helping her 10 year old son who is struggling with being at school, withdrawing from friends, and feeling sad. And Kari, a homeschooling mum of 3 little boys, has requested an update on the Coulson's Homeschooling experience! In this episode: The 3 basic psychological needs Supporting children at school 'School Can't' Building frustration tolerance Attention amplifies discomfort Changing classroom or school Persistence and consistency

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21:16

#1038 - Managing Emotional Dysregulation

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/21

A conversation about what it means to be emotionally regulated or dysregulated, with five quick ideas for parents to help their children regulate well. In this episode: What are emotions? Maladaptive responses Etymology of 'emotion' French: to excite Latin: to move Emotional regulation: The ability to control your emotional state. Emotional dysregulation: When your emotions are stronger than your ability to act with autonomy. Amygdala triggers survival/fight/flight mode Spanish: Tengo hambre

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10:05

#1037 - Creating Holiday Traditions

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/18

Family holidays and traditions are important! Sometimes though, they can feel out of reach - perhaps unaffordable or even impossible. The good news is that traditions don't have to be big, or cost any money, and you don't even need to leave home to create them! In this episode: Why traditions matter Avoid big holidays with little kids Stick to pools/beaches when they are young What the research says Family meals, meetings, or games One-on-one time with children Marking milestones Hamish Blake's

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14:52

#1036 - From the Doctor's Desk: Screen Use Bad, Green...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/17

Are our attention spans decreasing? Is it possible that the kids really are listening to you but just disagree with what you have to say? Do house plants impact mental health and wellbeing? How does parental screen use affect teen screen use, and why should we avoid using punishments and rewards when it comes to screens? We unpack four studies that will help make your family happier and give you practical tips you can use today! In this episode: Are attention spans decreasing? Short-form videos

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17:44

#1035 - Adolescent Anxiety With Dr Jodie Lowinger

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/16

Dr Jodie Lowinger is recognised as one of the world’s leading anxiety, mindset, and resilience experts. Jodie was a guest speaker in the groundbreaking Breaking Point Digital Conference and today we share a snapshot from her session on 'Girls and Mental Health'. In this episode: Sydney Anxiety Clinic - Psychologists Author of The Mind Strength Method: Four steps to curb anxiety, conquer worry and build resilience The prevalence of anxiety among adolescent girls Anxiety is part of our human

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19:00

#1034 - Q&A: Making Siblings BFF's & Emotional...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/15

Every Tuesday Dr Justin answers listener questions about making your family happier! Today we have questions about sibling friendships/conflict, and helping children learn emotional regulation. Question 1: What can parents do to make their children best friends, and how can sibling conflict/rivalry be eliminated? Question 2: How can we control our 11 year old son's emotions so that he doesn't get bullied or teased due to his consistent crying at school when things don't go his way? In this episode:

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14:43

#1033 - Early Talent Promotion

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/14

Are we doing more harm than good by pushing our children to excel early? The pursuit of excellence can feel rewarding for parents and children alike, but scientific evidence highlights the conflict between short-term gains and long-term success. Today, we say a sad farewell to Craig Bruce as he concludes his remarkable tenure as Executive Producer of this podcast, and a heartfelt thank you from the entire Happy Families team for the extraordinary contributions Craig has made to Happy Families! In

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16:20

#1032 - Stop and Smell the Flowers

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/11

It's normal and natural for young children to want to take their time exploring the world around them, and it's also normal for parents to want to get things done quickly! Could it be possible to do both? Can we slow down and be more productive at the same time? There are practical and simple solutions that will help you to maintain the fun, build relationships, AND be productive—all while slowing life down for your child! Rushing our children through tasks Competition Developmental and gender

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17:49

#1031 - 7 People of Highly Effective Villages

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/10

It takes a village to raise a family. Community-oriented relationships are so important for the well being of our children and for us as parents, but building them takes time, involvement, and effort. How can we create a village when we are time-poor parents, and where do we even start to find this supportive community? Building a safe neighbourhood Teachers Friendships - in and out of school Community leaders, coaches Medical professionals Surrogate Aunts & Uncles Surrogate Grandparents (R)

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14:45

#1030 - Name It & Tame It

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/09

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about emotional volcanoes Name it to tame it Emotional regulation High emotions – low intelligence Tunnel vision/rigid thinking Seen, heard & valued (R) This episode originally aired 15/8/23. . Related links: Emotion Coaching [The Webinar] The Secret to Regulating Emotions Emotional Intelligence . Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to

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17:56

#1029 - What's My Age Again?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/08

It's a question parents ask time and time again: What is the right age for my kids to do [insert risk]? Justin and Kylie look at a number of hot topics and discuss the appropriate/legal age for children to be allowed to do each of these. Staying at home alone The laws in QLD Putting in place contingency plans Mobile phones, school devices, burner phones Kids need smart parents, not smart phones Smart parents give their kids dumb phones (Unplug Childhood) Boyfriends & girlfriends #816 Tween

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14:05

#1028 - Getting on the Same Page

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/07/07

Is there tension and disagreement in your home when it comes to parenting? You are not alone! The most commonly asked question we receive is "How do you get on the same page in parenting?" We share three simple questions that can help to create alignment in your parenting-relationship, and make your family happier. (R) This episode originally aired 5/9/23. In this episode: Weekly couple’s meeting Three questions to ask Creating the space Daily habits Getting your systems right Finances, goals,

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