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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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19:40

#719 How do You Raise Resilient Kids?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/03/12

Justin shares a sneak peek into the next summit from Happy Families Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie are about to celebrate their 25th anniversary Justin is planning a big surprise Raising Resilient Kids Summit on the 30th of March Justin shares a study on kids & resilience Why resilience is a buzz word right now The lineup for the summit 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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15:42

#718 5 Things the Parenting Expert Learnt Flying Solo

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/03/09

Every Friday Justin and Kylie look back on the week that was, reflecting on the wins and losses from family life. Topics discussed in today's episode: Kylie returns refreshed from a week away at a health retreat. The things Justin learnt from flying solo...there is a lot of driving! Being grateful for what we have and showing empathy to others. Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See

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17:25

#717 Whose Job is it to Play With Your Kids?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/03/08

Justin speaks with Dr Anthea Rhodes about parents and play Topics included in this episode - Dr Anthea Rhodes from RCH National Child Health Poll Australian Families: How We Play How play has changed over the years Play is repetitive Bandit from Bluey has set a high bar Options for play partners Screen play Outside play Risk taking & safety concerns Extracurricular activities Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments

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16:28

#716 Australia's Biggest Social Experiment

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/03/07

Introducing a brand new show on SBS - The Swap Topics included in this episode - Just introduces Ali Kadri, CEO of the Islamic College of Brisbane The Swap on SBS Ali shares why the show was created Holy envy Religious differences 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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14:17

#715 When the Juggle Becomes a Struggle

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/03/06

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about juggling work and parenthood Topics included in this episode - The increasing cost of living Justin & Kylie share a personal story about their past financial struggles Get creative Routine Predictability Give them in fantasy what they can't have in reality 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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18:29

#714 ChatGPT: the Beginning of an Education Revolution?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/03/05

Justin shares a sneak peek of Thursday's FREE webinar, a Resilient Parent Topics included in this episode - Justin reads an email from a listener What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT writes a poem about school refusal Justin shares how he plans to use ChatGPT in his work 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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19:56

#713 She's Leaving Home

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/03/02

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Mom explains why she doesn't teach her kids about 'stranger danger' and it makes a ton of sense Kaboose App Justin shares some feedback from a listener about the Roald Dahl episode Justin & Kylie enjoyed the Richard Marx concert The Coulson's say goodbye to their 2nd daughter Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments

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15:48

#712 This Week in Parenting: Banned Children, Noodle...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/03/01

What's happening in parenting in the news? Topics included in this episode - 'We love kids but it's time to take control': Restaurant bans anyone under 10 Rihanna credits motherhood for headlining Super Bowl show: 'You can do anything' Instant noodles are a leading cause of childhood burn injuries, new study Wild way Australian kids are outsmarting new school phone bans Aunt sparks outrage after taking toddler for 'mullet' haircut, without permission Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's

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13:45

#711 Tweens Ain't Teens; This Adolescence Expert...

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/28

Justin speaks with Michelle Mitchell about her new book - Tweens Topics included in this episode - Tweens by Michelle Mitchell What is the difference between tweens and teens? Changes in social behaviour Perspective taking Comparisons Physical changes Cognitive changes Self esteem Technology 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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16:49

#710 The Book That Kylie Can't Put Down

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/27

February's Book Club - Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment. Justin's reading Guns, Germs & Steel by Jared Diamond Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood Get It Done by Ayelet Fishbach Silas Marner by George Elliot Freely Determined by Kennon M Sheldon That All Shall Be Saved by David Bentley Hart Kylie's reading Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon Birds of a Feather Book Club The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's

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13:34

#709 Hacks for When School Sucks

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/26

What to do when your kid hates school! Topics included in this episode - Sneak peek for tonight's webinar - How To Help When School Sucks Tips for parents Attitude is everything Finding purpose in 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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14:01

#708 When You're No Longer Needed

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/23

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie are headed to the Richard Marx concert Coulson daughter #2 is headed to the other side of the world Kylie had a rough week & called her Dad 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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15:28

#707 Rewriting Roald; What's the Deal With Dahl?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/22

Justin & Kylie share how they feel about the censorship of Roald Dahl's books Topics included in this episode - Puffin are making changes to Roald Dahl's work Words like "fat" and "ugly" have been removed Gender neutral terms are being used "The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there." 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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19:02

#706 Gentle Parenting: Is It a Fad or Fabulous?

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/21

What does Dr Mona think about gentle parenting? Topics included in this episode - Justin speaks with Dr Mona Delahooke Brain-Body Parenting Responsive parenting Permissive parenting Reading your child's cues Bottom-up behaviours are instinctual Behavioural biomarkers What to do instead Red & green zones Being responsive with time constraints 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

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17:59

#705 3 Secrets to a More Helpful Child at Home

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/20

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about reasonable expections for kids & chores Topics included in this episode - Kylie shares her experience of being pregnant & family life continuing Justin shares a sneak peek of his new book Force creates resistance What are the developmental realities? Involvement Competence Hunt, Gather, Parent Autonomy It's a long game Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments

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17:34

#704 From the Doctor's Desk

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/19

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting Topics included in this episode - Adverse Childhood Experiences Which generation experiences the most ACE's? Time pressure today Life is getting harder for a lot of us What does communicating online do to our brains? Research articles mentioned Adverse Childhood Experiences Across Birth Generation and LGBTQ + Identity, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2019 Technologically-assisted communication attenuates inter-brain

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19:32

#703 I'll Do Better Tomorrow

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/16

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - An update on Justin wanting to quit parenting Justin reads an email from a listener A surfing metaphor Kylie shares how she struggles to support Justin when he's having a hard time 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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18:40

#702 Kids and Loss

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/15

If you are a parent, how do you comfort your child after a major loss? Justin chats with Christine Layton form ABC Perth How we can talk to our kids about grief The emotion train What behaviours do grieving children exhibit? Acknowledge their pain Avoidance reinforces anxiety How to prepare a child for a funeral Shenton College's Facebook post 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

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16:14

#701 Kristy Thomas: Helping Kids Cope With Grief

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/14

How best to support your greiving child Topics included in this episode - Kristy introduces herself & Feel The Magic 1 in 20 of children in Australia will lose a parent by the time they're 18 Grief is isolating Camp Magic How children usually respond to grief How parents should respond to their child's grief Feel it to heal it Use your words intentionally Look after yourself & your grief Learn more about Kristy Thomas & Feel The Magic Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy

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16:08

#700 Serious Sibling Rivalry

Dr Justin Coulson"s Happy Families ·

2023/02/13

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to cope when your kids are fighting Topics included in this episode - "Such a Good Dad" song How to help your kids navigate the conflict in healthy ways Teach them that high emotions = low intelligence Soft start ups If emotions are high, sort it out later The vicious circle Psychological distancing Problem solving Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments

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