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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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#835 What's My Age Again?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/27

Justin & Kylie discuss the right age for certain milestones Staying at home alone The laws in QLD Mobile phones Kids need smart parents, not smart phones Smart parents give their kids dumb phones Boyfriends & girlfriends #816 Tween Relationships: How Young is Too Young? Sleepovers Walking to school or the shops alone Ear piercing Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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14:47

#834 New Age Kylie?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/24

Is there a Monopoly on Energy? It's a controversial topic in the Coulson home! Holisitic, alternative therapies Psychologist vs kinesiologist Emotional intelligence "No Matter What" by Kristen Crowhurst Justin has a new book! "Being a Great Dad for Dummies" Justin destroys the kids in Monopoly You can purchase early bird tickets for the Smells Like Teen Summit at the Happy Families website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments

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12:31

#833 Teenage Dirtbag

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/23

Justin shares a sneak peek into the free webinar Teenage Dirtbag Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:07

#832 Kids Dig Food With Deb Blakley

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/22

Justin speaks with Deb about picky eaters The origins of picky eaters What kids used to eat Age to expect pickiness When it gets better Neurodiversity Biggest mistakes parents make When the joy goes out of eating, nutrition suffers How can we help? Learn more about Deb Blakley from Kids Dig Food To access the Feed Your Picky Eater [without going crazy] evergreen online course for parents: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/resources/ Book an appointment with an APD from the Kids Dig Food

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16:19

#831 Spoilt for Choice

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/21

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about choosing the right school Fun, Friends & Fit Results, Resources & Reputation NAPLAN Sending your children to more than one school Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:45

#830 Feeling Well, Doing Well

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/20

Sneak peek into tonight's webinar We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing Mental health vs mental illness How screens affect mental health Brains aren't designed to optimise our wellbeing Doing hard things What we can do to feel good Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:39

#829 The Power of Intention

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/17

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Happy birthday to Justin's Dad! Kylie's going away Justin's spending time with the kids The power of intention Kylie meets her eldest daughter's new friends The village Building connections We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing Free webinar - Teenage Dirtbag Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener

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18:26

#828 Playing Roulette With Online Safety

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/16

*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for children* Online roulette: the popular chat sites that are drawing in children and horrifying parents The dark side of Omegle Parental Guidance episode 1, season 2 Knowledge is power Be engaged Develop processes together Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:50

#827 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Part 2)

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/15

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr Lisa Damour Shame vs guilt Criticism Social awareness Teens & friends Cold & hot reasoning Perspective The ladder of life Lisa answers some rapid fire questions The reality of girls & boys maturing at different rates Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:45

#826 Name It & Tame It

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/14

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 Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:40

#825 Going Alcohol Free - Zero or Hero?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/13

Should we be allowing our kids to drink non alcoholic drinks? Justin tries his first non-alcoholic beer What to know before giving your teen non-alcoholic beer or wine Providing Alcohol for Underage Youth: What Messages Should We Be Sending Parents? An acquired taste The Mediterranean Effect Parental endorsement of consumption Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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13:53

#824 Cash for Comments

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/10

*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for children* Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Internet safety Unsolicited Instagram messages Rotten Tomatoes A conversation about calories Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:37

#823 The Downside to Gentle Parenting

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/09

Discussing criticisms of Gentle Parenting Permissiveness The emotional toll on parents Building emotional intelligence Building an expansive emotional vocabulary Empathy for the child vs other people around them Supporting our child's autonomy Needs supportive parenting Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:43

#822 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Part 1)

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/08

Are we taking emotion coaching too far? The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr Lisa Damour Emotion coaching Start with empathy Shielding children from emotions Internal board of directors Trauma Regulating emotions Good coping brings relief and does no harm Dosing The value in kids experiencing pain Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:15

#821 The Gift of Your Presence

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/07

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about learning to parent after a childhood with a parent who was mentally unwell Justin reads some 5 star reviews from their listeners Focusing on our strengths Individual differences Single parenthood Absent parents The importance of relationships outside of the home Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:01

#820 7 People of Highly Effective Villages

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/06

Justin & Kylie speak about the importance of The Village Neighbours Teachers Friends Community leaders Medical professionals Surrogate Aunts & Uncles Surrogate Grandparents Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:06

#819 Collecting & Connecting

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/03

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Discussing the response to the Barbie podcast Justin recycles Kylie has a moment with each of her 3 youngest daughters Highs & lows Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:10

#818 The Most Ken-ergetic Movie Review of the Year

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/02

Justin and Kylie give their reviews of the Barbie & Oppenheimer movies Topics discussed: Justin was not keen for the movie The recommended age to watch the movie The Patriarchy Femininity & masculinity Being the main character of your own story Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:59

#817 The Secret Sex Lives of Busy Parents (Part 2)

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/08/01

*Content warning - This episode is not intended for children* Justin speaks with Dr Jennifer Finlayson-Fife about sex & intimacy Dr Jennifer Finlayson-Fife How parenting impacts your sex life Creating a space of rejuvination What to do when your child walks in on you What more people need to understand about sex Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:58

#816 Tween Relationships: How Young is Too Young?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/07/31

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question regarding their daughter having a boyfriend at the age of 10. Topics discussed: Minimising access to smart phones Talking to our kids about relationships early and often Listening to anxiety and following that to stay safe Knowing that delaying relationships is in general a good idea Teaching kids to know their worth Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee

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