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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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18:14

#947 Day Care Data with Jenet Erickson

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/03/12

Your child is too little to go to school but needs to be looked after when you are working - a familiar predicament for many parents today! Help your child thrive in childcare, by having consistent rituals of connection.In this episode: Early, extensive childcare Another Perspective on the Latest Research on Early Child Care | by Jenet Erickson & Jay Belsky Brain development in infancy Attachment relationships and responsive caregivers Social, emotional challenges in daycare Risk factors /

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16:37

#946 Porn & Paintings - What's the Difference?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/03/11

Beth asks, "how do we teach our children the difference between nudity and pornography?". Conversations to have with your child to remove shame and secrecy; and what to do if they are exposed to explicit content. In this episode: Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids by Kristen Jenson #898 Porn-Proofing Your Kids with Kristen Jenson – Happy Families Pornography vs nakedness Nudity in art Cultural awareness Family values Pre-arming your child What to do if your child sees

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14:02

#945 The Best Parenting Advice Ever

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/03/10

We asked you to share the best parenting advice you've ever heard! In this episode: The 3 basic psychological needs of children Connection Developmental Milestones - a Happy Families article L.R. Knost - Little Hearts, Gentle Parenting Resources #721 Defusing Explosive Children with Dr Ross Greene – Happy Families Giving in fantasy what they can't have in reality The Secret to Regulating Emotions - a Happy Families article Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments

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15:27

#944 Raising Kids, Not Grass

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/03/07

A moon landing, ear bacteria, award-winning lawns, and panning for gold - this conversation has it all as we discuss intentional parenting and trying to do better.In this episode: Some fun facts Connection and being intentional Breaking cycles Nuggets vs flecks of gold Let kids be kids Harmon Killebrew "We are not raising grass, we are raising boys" Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee

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18:05

#943 The 5 Marriage I Don'ts

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/03/06

Marriage is not just about the "happily ever after", but rather the real-world benefits of a life of meaning, joy, purpose, and growth. Keep your relationship strong by avoiding 5 things that harm marriage the most. In this episode: Damaging mindsets Commitment, trust, connection Intention vs action Divorce contagion Provocative statistics Get Married by Brad Wilcox Positive outcomes for children Household work, mental load Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments

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16:46

#942 Brad Wilcox On Why You Should Get Married

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/03/05

New research by sociologist Brad Wilcox shows that nothing predicts happiness in life better than a good marriage—not even a hefty bank account or a great career. In this episode: Get Married by Brad Wilcox Is marriage just a piece of paper? Ceremony and ritual Cohabitation vs marriage - stability, direction, happiness Finding oneself The soulmate myth Family-first model Cultivating romance and emotional connection Benefits of marriage Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and

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17:13

#941 When Life Isn't Fair

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/03/04

For our children, "fair" can often mean getting what they want. Understanding your child's developmental capacity and implementing these three quick ideas can help you deal with those moments when your child appears self-centred and lacking in empathy. In this episode: Email from Lauren about 'fairness' Aimee's Adventures on TikTok - How I teach “fairness” to my elementary schoolers using bandaids Moral and cognitive development Concrete operational thinking vs formal operational thinking Heinz

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13:02

#940 The Worst Advice Ever

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/03/03

Sometimes people say dumb things (with the very best of intentions) when it comes to giving parenting advice. Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:07

#939 Running at a B+

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/29

Being fully present with your family requires letting go of distractions and remembering that to a child, love is spelled T.I.M.E. In this episode: Word of the year update "The great unhappiness machine" Emotional regulation The gift of homeschooling Autonomy and freedom in learning Know your child Being intentional Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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22:27

#938 This Week in Parenting: Smartphone Obsessions &...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/28

This week in parenting: Disney's Percy Jackson, an epic game taking the internet by storm, and the explicit lyrics your children may be singing in the playground. Plus, a reminder that education matters - in all its forms!In this episode: Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan now on Disney Palworld Megan Thee Stallion - not kid friendly! Natasha Bita - Smartphone obsessions are dumbing down Australian kids, OECD testing reveals | The Australian Battle between Universities and Construction Skills in a

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8:51

#937 Concussions in Kids with Dr Anthea Rhodes

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/27

Dr Anthea Rhodes explains how concussions can happen, what the signs might be, and how to support your child as they recover and return to activities. In this episode: What is a concussion? Physical signs and symptoms Guidelines for treatment and recovery Kids Health Information : Head injury – general advice (rch.org.au) Preventing concussions and repeat injury RCH National Child Health Poll (rchpoll.org.au) Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments

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18:11

#936 The Sordid World of Honey Traps With Julie Inman...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/26

*Content warning: parental discretion advised* Australia's e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant describes the fast-paced and aggressive tactics used by sexual extortionists targeting children and young adults. She gives clear directives to parents on how to prevent online harm, and what to do if your child experiences sexual extortion. In this episode: Online sexual extortionists targeting kids Screen rules, limits, safety measures, and supervision Honey trap tactics Fast-paced escalation

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16:54

#935 A Real World Honey Trap

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/25

*Content warning: parental discretion advised* In a brave and vulnerable conversation, Jake and his mother Hayley talk about their 'honey trap' experience when Jake was 15, sharing just how quickly and easily this can happen to a child or adolescent. In this episode: Honey traps and online safety Real-life experience of a 15-year-old boy Advice from Hayley and Jake "No Matter What" Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about

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17:07

#934 Fixing Ruined Weekends & Relationships

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/22

Your child has done the wrong thing, their attitude stinks, and you are mad! What could possibly go wrong? We share our woeful weekend and resolve to do better tomorrow. In this episode: Homeschool update Another Coulson holiday bites the dust High emotions = low intelligence Accusations, anger, defensiveness Giving kids responsibility When trust is broken Why Getting Angry Doesn’t Work - Happy Families article Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments

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18:18

#933 The Taylor Swift Effect on Heart & Mind

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/21

Dr Jennifer Beckett explains the effect Taylor Swift is having on society and the world at large, and why parents of young Swifties should encourage critical engagement over blind consumption. In this episode: "Pandemonium and hysteria" at the Melbourne show - a report from Karen Dr Jennifer Beckett - The Taylor Swift Effect Swiftposium 2024: An academic conference on Taylor Swift Dr Jennifer Beckett - ‘Dear John’: Taylor’s responsibility to her Swifties Who is affected by Taylor, and

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14:39

#932 There's No Swift Fix to Taylor FOMO

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/20

The biggest news story across Australia this week is Taylor Swift. There are 5 things you can do to help your child to process their grief, heartache, and disappointment around missing out on tickets. In this episode: Saturated media Soft eyes Compassion and empathy Emphasising reality A Happy Families article - I missed out on seeing Taylor Swift Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee

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17:56

#931 Inside the Brain of Your Teenage Boy

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/19

Does your teenage boy seem entitled dismissive, and lacking empathy? Understand the "why" so you can help your teen contribute in a way that works for your family - without needing to read the riot act! In this episode: Egocentric life of a teen Affective empathy Cognitive empathy Developmental reality of teenagers Gender differences in teenagers Relationship bucket analogy Connection vs correction Family meetings Discipline The Teenage Brain - Happy Families Developmental Milestones [Part 5:

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20:10

#930 Why Big Tech Doesn't Care About Your Kids

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/18

An opinion piece on the issue of technology: the tech giant's complete disregard for child online safety, a call to action, and 4 things YOU can do to keep your children safe online. In this episode: Safer Internet Day Online child sexual exploitation Platitudes but no real action to protect our children - Julie Inman Grant | The Australian Big tech companies and our leaders ignoring E-safety Commissioner warnings Mark Zuckerberg's car crash "apology" Rising numbers of young people exposed to

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13:29

#929 Mental Health Days & Mental Health Action

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/15

I'll Do Better Tomorrow - we share a young boy's poem in the hope that it will inspire you to have better relationships with your kids even when times are tough and difficult conversations are required. In this episode: The role of humour in romantic relationships Laughter and love boost each other in romantic relationships | BPS Mental health day for kids Homeschooling update Neurodiversity in the classroom An email from listener Mel, and a poignant poem Men's mental health Find us

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18:01

#928 February Book Club: 2 Books, 2 Stars & A Classic!

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/14

February Book Club brings you: a tale of female friendships forged in challenging circumstances, a call to embrace creativity, an ancient (and ultimate!) classic, some scathing reviews, and a book that, like a great roast dinner, will leave you begging for more! Plus, a parenting hack to get your children reading (and a tidy bedroom to boot!). In this episode: Homeschooling Incidental reading Don't judge a book by its cover Books to avoid Cheesy segways Fatherhood Episode #922 The Health Habit

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