Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting Topics included in this episode: Effects of Limiting Recreational Screen Media Use on Physical Activity and Sleep in Families With Children When parents reduce their screen time, kids are more physically active To what extent does confounding explain the association between breastfeeding duration and cognitive development up to age...

Justin interviews Eloise Germic about her research around social media and parents Topics included in this episode: The Impact of Instagram Mommy Blogger Content on the Perceived Self-Efficacy of Mothers How the content we view online impacts how we see ourselves How social media influences parents The Alpha mum The results to the study were surprising Media literacy Download your FREE Starting Sc...

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about telling our kids they're beautiful Topics discussed in today's podcast: Should we tell our kids that they're beautiful? Renee Engeln - Beauty Sick Justin shares some ideas from his book Miss-Connection Teach your daughters about media/Photoshop/magazines/models Try not focusing on appearance when you bump into a friend Focus on your child's inn...

Justin & Kylie discuss tonight's webinar on building listening in your kids. Magpies are back! Why don't kids listen? Tips to help kids follow instructions Justin's story from when his daughter ignores him These days "compliance" is a dirty word in the parenting blogosphere. For many people compliance means that a parent is a demanding authoritarian, expecting children to follow orders regardl...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time. Topics included in this episode: Audience feedback from episodes #568, #566, #565 Big feelings and emotional overload High emotions, low intelligence Neuroscience Child safety around adults, strangers and those well-known Child abduction Watch the free webinar Can We Please Talk About Boys or find it in your...

Justin & Kylie share their moments of regret Topics included in this episode: Justin is using his phone less What moments would you take back and do differently? Parenting out of fear The first law of holes Advantages of regret It improves our decision making Regrets deepen meaning Purchase the Teaching Kids Kindness or find it in your Happy Families Membership  - Because a happy family doesn'...

A book for soon-to-be, 2nd or 3rd time Dad's! Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin announces his brand new book - Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies  Kylie interviews Justin What did Justin add to the book? Consent during/after pregnancy Birth partners What Justin hopes readers will take away from the book What Justin wishes he knew as a new Dad Purchase The Screaming Spiral or find it in...

How to know if you should move schools Topics discussed in today's podcast: When schools don't deliver on their promises Reputation, Results & Resources Fun, Friends & Philosophy Quality of your relationship with your child Purchase Pot, Pills & Parenting or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson...

Things Justin & Kylie are intentionally doing differently than their parents Topics discussed in today's podcast: We hear from some members of the public about how they parent differently to their parents Justin & Kylie discuss how they parent differently Things Justin & Kylie are intentionally doing differently than their parents How parenting has changed over time How to have the "Wa...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin reads out some emails with feedback from last week's episode Kylie continues to struggle with Miss 8's school refusal Kylie has a heartwarming conversation with one of her adult children Miss 8 finds a bird Purchase 21 Days to a Happier Family or find it in your Happ...

Are your kids pushing your buttons? How to take back your power. Topics discussed in today's podcast: Children 'pushing our buttons' Understand your own buttons/triggers HALTS We have to look after ourselves Unmet needs WIN - Wonder, Imagine, Notice Recruit the kids to your team Download your Starting School Activity Book Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find...

Justin speaks with Madonna King about the pressures our teen kids are facing Topics included in this episode: Madonna King - L Platers The age that teens are asked to choose their senior subjects Curiosity being stifled in schools Mental health concerns due to work load in school Perfectionism We have to let them fail University isn't the be-all and end-all University is for adults, not children F...

*Content warning - Some coarse language. May not be appropriate for small children* Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin & Kylie respond to a listener's question about swearing How should parents respond when their children swear? Words have power Why are your children swearing? HALTS #474 The Art of Insubordination With Todd Kashdan “Profanity is the effort of a feeble brain to express...

Justin & Kylie debunk the myth that parents are responsible for their kid's happiness Topics discussed in today's podcast: Myth - It's our job to make our kids happy Things that could go wrong if you think it's your job to make your kids happy - You're going to make short sighted decisions It's impossible to satisy their craving for happiness It's a heavy burden to carry We set them up to fail...

It's that time of the week where Justin and Kylie reflect on the week that was, what they did right and what they got wrong. Also up for discussion was: Why parents may be choosing Minions over Lightyear The encouraging feedback Justin received from listeners Staying calm and listening to your heart Purchase the Miss-Connection Summit  or find it in your  Happy Families Membership  - Because a hap...

This week Justin & Kylie will be debunking some parenting myths Topics discussed in today's podcast: Myth 5 - You should be able to continue your lifestyle after having children Myth 6 - Kids should fall into your pre-kids lifestyle Myth 7 - You will love and connect with your baby instantly Myth 8 - Teenagers are stupid Purchase Pixel Perfect or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Bec...

How we can help our children become better learners Topics discussed in today's podcast: #529 The Growth Mindset with James Anderson Learnership Mindset - fixed vs growth. Lifelong learners Finding and following your strengths Choosing what you want to become Learning zones Comfort zone - easy things you haven't done yet Learn more about James Anderson - LEARNERSHIP: The Skill Of Learning Purchase...

This week Justin & Kylie will be debunking some parenting myths Topics discussed in today's podcast: Myth 3 - Can you be friends with your kids? Myth 4 - Can you tell whether someone is a good parent by how good their kids turn out? Purchase Anxiety in your Child or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson...

This week Justin & Kylie will be debunking some parenting myths Topics discussed in today's podcast: What does it mean to be a good parent? Each child brings a new parenting challenge Parenting teaches you a lot about yourself How do we measure our success as a parent? Myth 1 - Being a good parent means to self-sacrifice Myth 2 - If you're a good parent you'll put your kids before your spouse...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin had a very difficult parenting week Kylie had a chance to spend some quality time with friends Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's...

Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment Topics discussed in today's podcast: Kylie's reading Mama Rising - Amy Taylor-Kabbaz The Anatomy of Peace - The Arbinger Institute Justin's reading Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid The Art of Insubordination - Todd B. Kashdan Act Natural - A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting - Jennifer Traig Purcha...

Justin & Amantha discuss her new book Timewise Topics discussed in today's podcast: Amantha shares how she came up with the idea for her new book, Timewise A clever technique to stop you picking up your phone so much Building healthy habits Learning how to say no A physical device that helps curb phone usage Amantha's first podcast ep with us - #379 How I Work with Amantha Imber Amantha's poda...

Why Dad's are angry and what they can do about it Topics discussed in today's podcast: WHY IS DAD SO MAD? Raising Raffi: The First Five Years Defining what it means to be a man Self discovery Parenting is about you, not about your kids Anger management Tips To Tame Anger The mantra - Be calm and kind Speak softly Speak to your angry self in the 3rd person Channel your inner mental mentor Do the op...

Ways that we can help our children find joy Topics discussed in today's podcast: How to refill your child's joy tank Understand their sources of joy Connection Play Break the routine Get them to do hard things Artistic endeavours Purchase Building Better Boys or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in today's podcast: How is parenting like playing the piano? Justin shares some of his experiences with his daughters this week Spend time with the kids Kylie shares about dealing with school refusal Sometimes it's worth pushing through the hard Get out of your kids way and allow them some aut...