Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

The latest news and updates in parenting, Justin and Kylie share 4 parenting stories. Topics discussed in this episode Michelle Obama - a story on parenting Jason Gunn's genius parenting hack Recent research on strict parenting Controversial topic - mother v. father duties with a new baby Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@h...

Today's episode is taken from the Happy Families Bringing Up Boys Summit . Dr Arne Rubinstein is the author of The Making of Men, and discusses with Justin the idea of a boys “rite of passage”.  Find the Bringing Up Boys Summit on the Happy Families webstore. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omnyst...

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about lying Topics included in this episode - Why do we lie? Why do kids lie? Lying is a developmental achievement Theory of mind What to do when they do lie Focus on the relationship 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 privac...

Esther Wojcicki has some pretty good bragging rights; she's raised two CEO's (including the CEO of Youtube) and a doctor. She recently wrote an article on the upbringing of her kids, and why they turned out "successful". But should we all be raising CEO's and doctors? That's the topic of discussion on today's Happy Families podcast. You can read the article here . Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Justin's excited that school assemblies are almost over for the year Justin & Kylie attend their daughter's Year 12 formal Let the kids be themselves Check out our Black Friday sales Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and com...

Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment Justin's reading The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie Kylie's reading That Sugar Book by Damon Gameau The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes 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 info...

RCH Health Poll - Recognising anxiety in children Topics discussed in this episode: Parents report 50% of children aged three years and over are experiencing problems with anxiety, with 36% experiencing ‘somewhat of’ a problem and 14% experiencing a ‘big’ problem. One in five children (19%) are anxious about attending school or kindergarten. On average, parents recognise only half of the common si...

Justin & Kylie answer a listeners question about chores & pocket money Topics discussed in this episode: Getting paid for chores is problematic Frustration tolerance Goal orientation Capacity for responsibility Undermining motivation Rewards are ultimately a punishment Kylie shares an object lesson Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comme...

Justin & Kylie discuss why sleep is so important Topics discussed in this episode: DadPod with Charlie Clausen and Osher Günsberg Bike riding as a form of therapy Teaching our kids to not be as tired as we are Want to Raise Successful Kids? Neuroscience Says Teach Them This Crucial Brain Habit Establish a regular bedtime Sleep hygiene Why is sleep so important? Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justi...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - 5 weeks until Christmas Justin & Kylie make space for a weekend away Justin dealt with another case of school refusal with Miss 8 Unconditionality Purchase a ticket to No Damage Discipline or find it in your Happy Families Membership Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Couls...

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting Topics included in this episode - Kylie is having sugar withdrawals Pros & cons of giving kids devices Body image Kids language skills are struggling High quality communication is active Research articles mentioned “You’re damned if you do, you’re damned if you don’t”: a qualitative exploration of parent motives for provision of...

*Content warning - Parental disgression advised* Topics discussed in this episode: ACCCE with the AFP How is ACCCE different to the eSafety Commissioner? How often is online sexual extortion happening? What does it generally look like? Are there any particular platforms that are worse than others? Why are parents disengaged from their child's online activity? How to prevent this from happening? Wh...

Topics discussed in this episode: Should our kids get part-time jobs? Justin & Kylie share about their first jobs The pros and cons of kids getting jobs 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 and Kylie respond to a listener who is struggling with depression, anxiety and burnout. Topics discussed in this episode: Taking control of the controllable Practicing self care and compassion Accepting help when its offered Understanding that we can't do it all, especially in those early years of parenting Vote for the Happy Families Podcast in the Listener's Choice of the Australian Podca...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie get a surprise guest in the middle of the day What to do when there's not answer to your parenting problem Even the parenting expert struggles sometimes Two of the Coulson girls are having a hard time getting along Kylie struggles to show compassion for her...

In this episode Justin explains why he doesn't love the term Gentle Parenting Topics discussed in this episode: Justin wants to get Ryan Reynolds on the podcast Justin & Kylie don't 'get the kids in trouble' What to do instead Emotional regulation How to not add to your child's suffering Register for our free course The Time-out Alternative Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Fam...

On today's episode Justin and Kylie answer the question: "My daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD, autism and now dyslexia. How do you talk about a diagnosis with a child and how do you know if they can understand?" 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.

In this episode Justin speaks to Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research Training Australia about getting ready for the schoolies season. Find out more about Paul Dillon at the Drug and Alcohol Research Training Australia website . Topics discussed in this episode: The cons of letting your kids celebrate schoolies abroad How safe are organised schoolies events? Why schoolies is the last opportu...

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting Topics mentioned in this episode - Machine learning uncovers the most robust self-report predictors of relationship quality across 43 longitudinal couples studies The National Marriage Project It's not who you're with, it's about the dynamic Scott Stanley, Sliding vs Deciding Perceived partner commitment Appreciation Level of sexual...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Justin had an accident involving his very fancy bike The Coulson's home has become THE Halloween House Kylie struggles with the bed time routine Purchase a ticket to No Damage Discipline or find it in your Happy Families Membership Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's H...

Dr Justin scours the internet for weird news in parenting Topics mentioned in this episode - This Psychologist Says Don't High-Five Kids And... Excuse Me, What?! Justin's advice - High Five as many kids as possible! Internal vs extrinsic motivation Parents of boys age at a faster rate than those who have girls, claims study WHY WE LONG FOR THE MOST DIFFICULT DAYS OF PARENTHOOD Find us on Facebook...

Dr Justin speaks with Dan Pink about the power of regret Topics included in this episode - The Power of Regret Why do people say that they don't have regrets? Your regrets say a lot about you as a person Your regrets can inform your future decisions Reframing regret Inward, outward, forward "Atleast"ing and "ifonly"ing Dan's advice for time poor parents Normalising the emotion of regret Talk to yo...

Justin & Kylie discuss how parents can help motivate their kids to study Topics included in this episode - Kylie confesses to wagging school Justin reads out his report card from Year 12 Justin shares how he turned things around for himself There are always options Say yes to everything until you're 40. Say no to almost everything after 40 Trust Establish basic rules and parameters Follow the...

Justin and Kylie discuss why we think we're boring now that we're parents, but that we're actually experiencing a heap of personal growth. Topics included in this episode - Kylie's friend who feels lost after becoming a mum Ideas for creativity through those hard years when you feel exhausted Why we keep growing all throughout life Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email u...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Justin has an 'aha' moment One of the Coulson girls has a hard time & Justin helps them through it Emilie adopts a lizard The Coulson's take a look at their family budget Purchase a ticket to the Hot Mess Summit  in the Happy Families shop Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin...