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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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23:19

#927 Justin & Kylie's Love Story

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/13

Get the lowdown on Justin and Kylie's love story: first impressions, a courtship of letters and late-night long-distant calls, and the phone proposal you do not want to miss! Plus, the 3 things that support their happiest of marriages—26 years and counting! In this episode: First impressions The President of the Good Time Committee Dating, and a first kiss Surviving a radio career, 8.5 years of full-time study, and raising 6 kids Commitment Common values and beliefs Valentines Day Divorce Alain

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30:14

#926 Who Tops the List of Child Sexual Abusers?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/12

Content Warning: Listener discretion advised. The percentage of children who have experienced sexual assault is shocking. Dr Ben Mathews shares some practical steps you can take to keep your children safe from harm. In this episode: Dr Ben Mathews - lead researcher of the Australian Child Maltreatment Studies. 5 types of child maltreatment and associated impacts Developmentally normal and typical early childhood/adolescent experimentation/exploration Defining Child Sexual

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19:38

#925 Single Sex vs Co-Ed Schools - Which is Best?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/11

Losing sleep over whether to send your child to a single-sex or co-educational school? There are more important issues to be focused on, such as the culture of a school. In this episode: Socio-economic impact on academic performance Pros and cons of single-sex education How the pros and cons play out in the real world The culture of a school Quality of staff Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy

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13:16

#924 Creating Family Traditions

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/08

A fun hack for solving sibling arguments over who gets "first dibs", and why family traditions and coming-of-age experiences are so important for our children. In this episode: First choice token The Coulson family tradition for turning 16 Taking time to invest in your children Family traditions, ceremony, and coming-of-age experiences Natasha Bita - Truancy and dropout rates at record high | The Australian Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments

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14:48

#923 From the Doctor's Desk: Engagement & Mindset

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/07

Special School Edition: boosting student motivation and engagement in the classroom through autonomy-supportive practices. Hacks for teachers, coaches and parents to help your students thrive! In this episode: Autonomy-supportive teaching practices Student engagement Tips for teachers and coaches Daily autonomy supporting or thwarting and students’ motivation and engagement in the high school science classroom. (apa.org) The impact of growth/fixed mindsets on academic achievement Article:

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12:54

#922 The Health Habit with Dr Amantha Imber

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/06

Struggling to find the time or the motivation to build good health habits? Dr Amanda Imber shares science-backed guidance and inspiration to help get your health back on track. In this episode: The Health Habit by Dr Amantha Imber Changing the conversation on health Sleep and Monday morning jetlag Achievable nutrition habits The 4 main barriers standing in the way of change Science-backed plan to change your health. Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments

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16:05

#921 But Everyone Else Is Doing It!

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/05

How do you navigate the conversation around family rules and boundaries with your child when "everyone else is doing it"? In this episode: "Fairness antennae" Mobile phones, social media, sleepovers, curfews, M-rated shows and more! How to respond to "but everyone else is doing it"? Avoiding judgement of others Empathy and compassion Explain, explore, empower Resentment Autonomy-supportive parenting Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments

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11:11

#920 Minimising Daycare Dramas

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/04

If daycare drop-off is causing distress, there are three things you can do to help your little one feel secure and adjust well to the environment. In this episode: Jay Belsky research Structures, transitions, and predictability Communication Slowing down Parent/carer partnerships Distressed child Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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14:45

#919 A Slice of Advice on Chucking a Sickie

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/02/01

What is the best way forward when your child asks for a day off from school? In this episode: School refusal Being at school matters The challenge of chronic student absenteeism for teachers Scheduling mental health days Understanding the root cause Explain, explore, empower Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:46

#918 A Slice of Advice on Getting Your Kids to Read More

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/01/31

Help your child discover the joy and magic of books, letting shared experiences and connections with stories weave the narrative of your family's literary journey. In this episode: A love of reading starts with you: "Leaders are readers" Role modeling Resistant (or unwilling) readers Read aloud to your children Books, books, and more books! Letting go of expectations To bribe, or not to bribe Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find

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13:53

#917 A Slice of Advice on Reducing Pressure

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/01/30

Reduce parental and societal pressure, as well as any self-imposed pressure your child may be experiencing, with these relationship-building, autonomy-supporting tips. In this episode: Parental pressure Perfectionism and anxiety in children/adolescents School attendance Covid lockdowns and the price our children have had to pay Reaching goals, achieving potential Criticism reduces resilience - 9 Ways to a Resilient Child The 3 basic psychological needs of our children Autonomy supportive

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9:12

#916 A Slice of Advice on Morning Chaos

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/01/29

Heading back to school can be difficult, but there are ways to make your mornings positive, productive, and peaceful. In this episode: Morning begins the night before Create margin More connection, less correction and direction Creating anticipation and optimism about school Coming soon - The Quest Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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9:35

#915 A Slice of Advice on School Lunches

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/01/28

Try these 6 easy lunchbox ideas to get your child eating their school lunch rather than binning it or bringing it back home. In this episode: Back to school Finding lunches suitable for hot summers Extending tastebuds Filling tummies Lunchbox menu plan Bento boxes Reducing the cognitive load Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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16:41

#914 This Week in Parenting: Saltburn, Barbie, and...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/01/24

Pop culture and parenting: we've got you covered, making sure you don't miss the important, the funny, or the plain ridiculous stories making waves in the world of parenting. This week in parenting: Barbie Dreamhouse controversy Close-ended vs open-ended play Chris Hemsworth Societal norms and expectations in regard to what children call their parents Saltburn on Amazon Prime - A review by Madison, 17 years Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families Meta announces new policy for

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17:52

#913 - 3 Ways to Help You Stay Balanced

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/01/23

A conversation about finding balance in 2024, and how to put systems in place for your family (so that things go right more often). In this episode: holidays the tightrope analogy routines, structure, and habits true recreation building resilience Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:05

#912 Parenting Trends: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/01/22

5 parenting trends set to be huge in 2024 are placed under the Happy Families microscope. Will they build strong, solid families, or are they fads destined to flop over time? In today's episode: Celebrating small wins, on top of the big achievements "Sharenting" - putting your children online places them at risk of harm or exploitation Leah Plunkard, author of Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online Listen to my conversation with Madonna King, author of Saving Our

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19:00

#911 We're Back Bigger & Better for 2024!

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2024/01/21

Starting 2024 with a shock announcement from Justin as he reveals the big parenting issue he has gotten wrong! Topics in today's episode: holidays homeschooling the magic of Christmas Santa Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien exciting changes to the podcast our words for 2024, and some words from our listeners Join the waitlist for The Quest Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See

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1:18

Merry Christmas from the Coulsons

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/12/24

Have the most wonderful Christmas with your loved ones. We look forward to joining you again on The Happy Families Podcast in late January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:53

Best of 2023 #1 - #721 Defusing Explosive Children...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/12/21

This is the full interview with Dr Ross Greene, as heard in episodes #721 and #722. Topics discussed in today's episode: The Explosive Child, by Dr Ross Greene an associate clinical professor at Harvard Medical School Kids do well if they can Flexibility & adaptability Problem solving High emotions, low intelligence Lagging skills research Motivation vs ability How to work with intensely rigid children Problem solving Explore, Explain, Empower CPS model Inflexibility + inflexibility =

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11:02

Best of 2023 #2 - #679 Managing Fatigue as a Parent

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/12/20

Solutions for managing parental fatigue - perfect timing as we head into the busiest and most exhausting time of the year! Topics included in this episode - Holidays - a time for rejuvenation or just more exhaustion? Physical and mental fatigue Exhaustion with little kids Causes of parental fatigue Tightrope walker metaphor - a constant balancing act Sleep is not a luxury Diet - eat well, make healthy food accessible Attention management Purchase the 2023 Webinar Bundle for $199 and get

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