Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment Justin's reading Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid A Kind of Magic by Anna Spargo-Ryan Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention by Johann Hari Kylie's reading We Are Wolves by Katrina Nannestad What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey, Dr Bruce Perry The Book of Dreams by Nina George Purchase the Better To...

Helping families find the right help for their mental health challenges. Topics included in this episode - How to get the help you need Finding the right GP Involve the kids Get the kids outside Get back to basics What happens when you can't afford to get help? Mental health care plan Involve school teachers Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and com...

Today's podcast is all about recognising where you are on the parental burnout scale. Kylie takes the Parental Burnout Assessment - and you can do an online version here . Find the free Burnt Out webinar in the Happy Families Shop . Register for the Happy Families Hot Mess Summit, happening this Saturday October 29, here . Don't forget, you can also purchase the Hot Mess Summit and view all the pr...

Top 5 solutions for dealing with anxiety at home Topics included in this episode - Defining what anxiety is Experiencing anxiety vs a chronic anxiety disorder #609 Parenting & Mental Illness: A Discussion With Anna Spargo-Ryan Solutions Quality of the attachment relationship between parents & children Other connections/relationships Help them to lean in Being outside Service/volunteering P...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Kylie shares her recent article she wrote for Kylie's Corner Kylie shares her experience with being physically disciplined as a child and how that effected her ability to share her emotions Purchase our  Justin-ism's Posters  in the Happy Families shop Find us on Facebook at ...

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting Topics included in this episode - Effectiveness of mindfulness Rise of mental illness during Covid Kids doing more chores is linked to better executive function Does the gender of your sibling effect your personality? Research articles mentioned School-based mindfulness training in early adolescence: what works, for whom and how in...

Anxiety in kids transitioning from Primary to High School Topics included in this episode - Anxiety in kids transitioning from Primary to High School Guide to Thrive from Life Education What happens when we get the transition right? We need to be having these conversations much earlier Why girls are struggling more Do older siblings play a role? What are kids biggest concerns? Heirarchy in high sc...

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about dealing with the disruption of a move Topics included in this episode - Kylie's move from NZ to Aus when she was 10 Justin's shares his experience with moves as a kid Justin & Kylie share about their own family moves What does the research say? Which kids are most affected? Attitude is everything Top tips Be intentional & proactive Orga...

In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss smacking, and the recent calls for Australia to outlaw physical discipline of our children. Some of the topics include: The full 'A Current Affair' interview with Chris O'Keefe Some of the responses to that interview The research that has consistently linked physical discipline to negative outcomes Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Kylie created a sugar free birthday for Justin A $6 chilli Justin & Kylie have a heightened conversation with one of their daughters Parenting adult children Purchase a ticket to Autistic Not Weird at Happy Families Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Familie...

Justin shares 3 conversation principals that can help Topics included in this episode - The way that we speak to our children becomes their inner voice Justin & Kylie share some of their inner thoughts/voices from childhood 3 conversation principals that can help A voice that encourages belonging, understanding & empathy. A voice that expresses confidence in their capacity. A voice that en...

Justin speaks with Dave about men and perinatal depression & anxiety Topics discussed in today's podcast: Dave shares his own personal experience Antenatal classes Communication Symptoms What to do Talk to someone, music, reading, join a group Telehealth SMS for Dads Gidget Virtual Village for Dads Panda hotline Find more about Dave Edwards and the Gidget Foundation Purchase our Justin-ism's P...

*Content warning - topics in this episode will not be suitable to small children* Topics discussed in today's podcast: What is digital self-harm? Digital self-harm: Rising trend of teens cyberbullying themselves Teens trolling themselves online Suicidal thoughts How do we protect our kids? 5 signs that a child may be a target of cyber bullying Shift in social relationships - when should parents st...

Dr Justin & Kylie talk about depression in kids Topics included in this episode - What does it look like? What is the difference between a bad day/a depressive episode/depression Stinking thinking Apathy Cognitive behavioural therapy Cognitive distortions How can parents help? Acceptance Breathe Get outside Move Connect Learn Serve Make a plan Get help Look after your own mental health Purchas...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Justin didn't do much holidaying during his holidays Kylie celebrates the girls half birthdays The Coulson's have a street breakfast School refusal in the Coulson house & not the usual suspect Purchase our  Justin-ism's Posters  in the Happy Families shop Find us on Facebo...

On today's episode - a new segment - This Week in Parenting, where Justin and Kylie look at some of the recent news stories that we as parents need to be across. Find out more about the arrest of Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel here Read the story about secret fight clubs here More on the coroner's findings that Molly Russell's cause of death was suicide caused by social media here Discover why...

Dr Justin speaks with Anna about her story with mental illness Topics discussed in today's podcast: Mental health & mental illness exist on two different planes Being happy & depressed at the same time Learning how to advocate for yourself Parenting with debilitating anxiety/mental illness Intergenerational transfer of mental illness How to break the cycle Find more about Anna Spargo-Ryan...

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, so all month long we'll be looking at ways to improve your family's mental health. Today on the podcast Justin and Kylie look at ways you can support a child who has been diagnosed with ADHD. To become a Happy Families member, find out more here,  Happy Families Membership . Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions...

*During the school holidays we'll be sharing memories from interviews with Justin's favourite guests* Today's guest is Michaeleen Doucleff . To become a Happy Families member, find out more here, Happy Families Membership . 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 inform...

*During the school holidays we'll be sharing memories from interviews with Justin's favourite guests* Today's guest is Chelsea Pottenger. To become a Happy Families member, find out more here, Happy Families Membership . 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 informati...

*During the school holidays we'll be sharing memories from interviews with Justin's favourite guests* Today's guest is Amy Taylor-Kabbaz . To become a Happy Families member, find out more here, Happy Families Membership . 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 informat...

*During the school holidays we'll be sharing memories from interviews with Justin's favourite guests* Today's guest is Daniel Pink . To become a Happy Families member, find out more here, Happy Families Membership . 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.

*During the school holidays we'll be sharing memories from interviews with Justin's favourite guests* Today's guest is Jessica Rowe, a proud Crap Housewife . Find our last episode with Jessica Rowe here - #122 Crap Housewives, IVF & Mental Health (Featuring Jessica Rowe) To become a Happy Families member, find out more here, Happy Families Membership . Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson...

*During the school holidays we'll be sharing memories from interviews with Justin's favourite guests* Today's guest is Dr Amantha Imber, host of the How I Work podcast. To become a Happy Families member, find out more here, Happy Families Membership . 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...

*During the school holidays we'll be sharing memories from interviews with Justin's favourite guests* Today's guest is acclaimed author and expert, Dr Shefali Tsabary. To become a Happy Families member, find out more here, Happy Families Membership . 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/...