Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

*During the school holidays we'll be sharing memories from interviews with Justin's favourite guests* Today's guest - Sex Therapist, Ian Kerner 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 inf...

Jo Ryan shares her experience with babies and sleeping, settling and establishing routines for your baby. Topics discussed in today's podcast: Babies and sleep training How to help kids and parents get to bed Jo's 3 main concerns with sleep training Jo's advice to the tired and sleep-exhausted parent Learn more about Jo Ryan and her book ' Babybliss by Jo Ryan' . Download the free Starting School...

*During the school holidays we'll be sharing memories from interviews with Justin's favourite guests* Today's guest - Amanda Keller, Radio & Tv Personality. 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/listene...

*During the school holidays we'll be sharing memories from interviews with Justin's favourite guests* Today's guest - Kylie Coulson, Mrs Happy Families Purchase the Better Together webinar in the Happy Families shop or find it in your 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 omn...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in today's podcast: *Someone* in the Coulson household has a chocolate addiction The Coulson family go on a family bike ride Movie night at the Coulson house turns into an anatomy lesson Purchase a ticket to the webinar Boys & Screens Find the Your Growth Guide webinar on the Happy Familie...

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting Topics discussed in today's podcast: The importance of play Strong social networks Quality of friendships & relationships 20% of mothers experience PPD Responsiveness Self soothing Connectedness & involvement during adolescence Articles mentioned in this episode Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health probl...

Sharon shares her traumatic experience as a patient, who also happened to be a midwife Topics discussed in today's podcast: Patient dismissal Birth trauma 20-48% of women describe their births as traumatic What qualifies as birth trauma? Learn more about Sharon Stoliar and her book Scars of Gold. Ending Birth Trauma Contact Sharon - sharonstoliar@gmail.com Purchase Miss-connection in the Happy Fam...

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about their tween daughter Topics discussed: 3 basic psychological needs - Relatedness, Competence & Control Seeing your child as a person vs only seeing their problems Correction & directions vs connection Competence needs to be satisfied Explore, explain, empower Purchase the Better Together webinar in the Happy Families shop or find it in...

In today's podcast, Justin and Kylie look at a recent article in Forbes magazine, about navigating the world of social media with your teen or tween. Topics discussed in today's podcast: You can fence the pool but you can't fence the ocean. Four styles of parenting and pros and cons when it comes to teens, tweens and social media. Three things you need to remember when you discuss social media wit...

In I'll Do Better Tomorrow, Justin and Kylie look back on the week that was and reflect on their parenting wins and losses. Topics discussed in today's podcast: Book Week is hard work! Kids spell love T.I.M.E Letting our kids be themselves Purchase 'I Like Myself' by by Karen Beaumont at Booktopia. Find the free webinar 'Can We Please Talk About Boys' in the Happy Families shop. Find us on Faceboo...

Today is R U OK? Day, and did you know that building hope in our kids is one of the most important things we can do as parents? So in today's podcast, Justin and Kylie discuss ways that we can build hope and some of the ways that we can hold onto hope. Topics discussed: The three facets of hope: Having goals, having a pathway to reach those goals and belief in yourself. Things that can cause us to...

Today on the podcast, Dr Justin chats with Gus Worland ahead of R U OK? Day tomorrow. Gus is an Australian TV and radio personality and is the founder of the Gotcha4Life Foundation - which delivers what Gus calls 'mental fitness' programs to engage, educate and empower communities, on the way to their vision of zero suicides. Topics discussed in this episode: Mental Fitness, and why we need to see...

This week is Child Protection Week , so today on the podcast Justin speaks with Act for Kids CEO, Dr Katrina Lines. Dr Lines is a registered psychologist and child protection advocate, and has been involved in numerous national taskforces advocating for the rights of children. In particular, this conversation touches on the new 'Get Comfy' initiative, where Act for Kids are encouraging families to...

One of the most common questions in our podcast inbox is how to make the couple relationship stronger, and navigating bumps along the road. On today's podcast Justin and Kylie discuss a recent relationship 'wipeout'. Topics discussed in this podcast: Why surfing with the boys caused issues between Justin and Kylie Ways to get over these wipeouts that can so easily occur in relationships Owning you...

In lieu of the normal weekly reflection that takes place on a Friday, Justin and Kylie turn their attention to Father's Day, with a reflection on what fatherhood means. Topics discussed in today's podcast: Why Justin doesn't like presents on Father's Day. Justin's Lightning Round - answering Kylie's questions about his fatherhood journey. Is Justin really that funny after all? The kids have their...

In the lead-up to Father's Day, Justin is talking to some of the most interesting dads around! Today on the podcast we hear from James Breakwell who is a comedy writer, dad to four daughters, and tweets to his 1 million plus followers on Twitter under the handle of @XplodingUnicorn . Topics discussed on this podcast: Seeing the funny side of parenting James' parenting style What his kids think of...

This week on the podcast Justin is talking to some of Australia's most interesting dads. Today's podcast features a great chat with David Campbell, who's a platinum-selling recording artist, the host of Today Extra, an author and has even done cabaret in New York! He's also the dad to three kids, including a set of twins, and is the son of legendary Aussie singer, Jimmy Barnes. Topics discussed in...

In the lead-up to Father's Day, Justin is talking to some of the most interesting dads around! Justin speaks with Osher Gunsberg about what life is like for him, as a dad. Topics included in this episode: Helping kids to regulate their emotions Understanding our kid's development and how that helps us to parent better Osher answers 10 Dad questions What Osher enjoys the most about being a dad Advi...

Justin speaks with Justin Rouillon on the Bluey's Brisbane Podcast Topics included in this episode: What makes Bandit a great Dad Having kids means your life is not going to be efficient The 'Dumb Dad' in pop culture Imaginative & creative play Is Bandit a good representation of the modern Dad? Bluey's schooling experience Find Bluey's Brisbane on Facebook , Twitter & Instagram Purchase Bu...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time. Topics included in this episode: Justin reads an email from a listener about mums & social media Kylie receives a hand written letter Two of the Coulson girls struggle in their relationship together Justin has been surfing. A lot. Purchase Teaching Kids Kindness or find it in your Happy Families Membershi...

Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment Kylie's reading Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy When Grace Went Away by Meredith Appleyard Rex by Cathleen Lewis The Boy, The Mole, The Fox & The Horse by Charlie Mackesy Justin's reading Working Class Boy by Jimmy Barnes Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes Time Wise by Amantha Imber Raised by Animals by Jennife...

*Content warning - the topics discussed in this episode may not be suitable for children* Topics included in this episode: Sleep divorce Sharing The Covers by Wendy Troxel Why couples choose to sleep apart Sleep disorders Active decision vs reactive strategy We spend a third of our lives asleep The impact of sleep loss Sleep and sex Justin reads out some Facebook responses Disadvantages to a sleep...

Justin chats with his builder and helps make his family happier Topics included in this episode: Meet Carl the builder Carl has a house full of teenagers School refusal What is 'bad behaviour'? Our children are not out to get us Is it okay to 'reward' kids after 'bad behaviour'? Is it okay to walk away when conversations come to a head? Purchase Building Better Boys or find it inyour Happy Familie...

What to do after a tantrum/meltdown/blowup Topics included in this episode: Being kind and soft does not reinforce bad behaviour Repair after rupture Create positive self talk Give the kids some space Power struggles Acknowledge their feelings Purchase 21 Days to a Happier Family or find it in your Happy Families Membership  - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at  Dr...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time. Topics included in this episode: Kylie's been selling on Facebook Marketplace Coulson Family Meeting What went well, What didn't, What we're gonna do about it Kylie slept through the Family Meeting Kylie gets a sweet compliment from the littlest Coulson Purchase The Miss-connection Summit or find it in your H...