Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Hard to stay calm when your child is in fight or flight mode? Listen in for some emotion-regulating tools to add to your parenting tool kit - and discover why slowing down actually speeds things up! Anxiety in kids Mixing logic and emotions Fight/ flight mode Emotional intelligence Slow down to go fast  Facing our own childhood experiences    You can purchase tickets for the  “Smells Like Teen Spi...

Is pranking your kids ever ok? And why are girls dropping out of sport? The big issue these two questions have in common is something every parent needs to talk about! The egg-crack challenge Kellie Scott's ABC Everyday interview with Kristyn Sommer Long-term ramifications of pranks Consent Women's World Cup and the unwanted kiss Girls, sport and the importance of female representation in higher l...

Parenting teens is like a kickass 90's playlist. Wild transitions, raw angst, and unexpected moments of reverberating depth. Find out how you can have more Nirvana, less drama... AND the actual kickass playlist!  The Happy Families Team has put together a "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Summit playlist !  Meet a world-class lineup of speakers Play along with us - guess the song! Get the low down on Summ...

Is there tension and disagreement in your home when it comes to parenting? Improve your family life with three simple questions! We hear from a listener who has started right from the beginning Weekly couple's meeting Creating the space Daily habits Getting your systems right Creating alignment Parenting on the Same Page - A Happy Families webinar  Purchase early bird tickets for the Smells Like T...

Living in chaos and feeling the pressure? Four steps to reducing household havoc and replacing chaos with calm and connection.   'Household chaos and mother–adolescent communication' led by Jackie Nelson of the University of Texas Spontaneous disclosure vs parental questioning Routine ( James Clear ) Creating margin Making mornings magic Digging deeper into our emotional self-barometer Rebellious,...

Are fears and challenges limiting ability? Learn how you (or your child!) can overcome fears and get comfortable with failure. The  Resilient Kids Conference is in Adelaide this weekend An update on the grandbaby! Life-changing adventure for Kylie Leading by example Food fight at the Coulson table Why are Dads so important? The (starchy) secret to a happy family   Register for the Father's Day Web...

Father's Day is just around the corner! Listen in for practical ways you can show up to be an involved, present and connected Dad. A conversation with Lucy and Kel from The Light FM. Parenting is a humbling (and exhausting) experience Lessons learned in lock-down The unique relationship between child and father Why intention matters Incredible benefits of Dad being present (according to science!)...

*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for young children* Do you know how to protect your children from online predators? A must-not miss episode with guest Madonna King.  Sextortion and our kids Horrifying statistics  Learn how girls and boys are targeted online in very different ways Why kids won't share their online experiences with you Children, smart phones and social media How...

Is body image a big issue in your home? You're not alone! Listen in for simple ways to help your children have positive body image! " Beauty Sick " by Renee Engeln Astonishing statistics Body image and teenage girls  Nature vs society's ideal Peer vs parental influence What determines our innate worth? What to focus on instead of body image " I like myself " by Karen Beaumont "Misconnection: Why y...

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 Familie...

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....

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:  h...

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

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...

*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...

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.au S...

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 que...

*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.au See omnystudio.com/listener...

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.a...

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 ...

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...

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.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.