Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Ways that we can help our children find joy Topics discussed in today's podcast: Kylie is training for a 10km run "People say parenting is the hardest job in the world - they're wrong - growing up is. We all just forget how hard it was." - Draco Malfoy How to refill your child's joy tank Understand their sources of joy Connection Listen to the podcast on Monday for the rest of the list! Purchase “...

The best ways to teach your kids about money Topics discussed in today's podcast: Learn more about the KIT app Where is the best place for kids to learn about money? Financial literacy vs financial capability Financial socialisation Delayed gratification Online games & marketing tactics Gambling Are parents feeling equipped to teach their kids about money? Talk about money Give your kids hands...

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about teaching values & respecting differences Topics discussed in today's podcast: All families are different Spend time with people whose values and lifestyles are different to our own Racism and body confidence issues Create some perspective taking and some empathy If you want your daughter to love her body, you have to love yours Celebrate wh...

Is your anxiety having an impact on how you raise your kids? Topics discussed in today's podcast: We're seeing an increase in anxiety What is anxiety? Anxiety is necessary and natural Proportionate vs unproportionate anxiety Emotional contagion High emotions - low intelligence Helpful tips - Learn your triggers Model stress tolerance Explain our anxiety Make a plan Ask for help from your support n...

Highlights from episode - #191 Dark Horses With Todd Rose Purchase Pixel Perfect or find it in your Happy Families Membership - because a happy family doesn't just happen Send us your voice memos here: podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au 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...

Highlights from episode - #211 We Don't Need To Know Everything with Susan Engel Purchase A Parent's Guide to Autism or find it in your Happy Families Memberships - because a happy family doesn't just happen. Take a look at Dr Justin's Books in the Happy Families Bookshop Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com....

Highlights from episode - #264 The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey Part 2 Purchase the webinar Better Together Find out more about our Happy Families Memberships - because a happy family doesn't just happen. 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.

Highlights from episode - #237 Lenore Skenazy - Meet the World's Worst Mum Purchase Pixel Perfect or find it in your Happy Families Membership - because a happy family doesn't just happen. Want to be on the podcast? Send us your voice memos here: podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies...

Highlights from episode - #249 Best of - Discipline, Punishment & Rewards with Dr Alfie Kohn Purchase A Parent's Guide to Autism or find it in your Happy Families Memberships - because a happy family doesn't just happen. Take a look at Dr Justin's Books in the Happy Families Bookshop . Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@...

Highlights from episode - #294 Generation Alpha with Mark McCrindle Purchase the webinar Better Together Find out more about our Happy Families Memberships - because a happy family doesn't just happen. 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.

Highlights from episode - #324 Fully Human with Steve Biddulph Purchase Pixel Perfect or find it in your Happy Families Membership - because a happy family doesn't just happen Send us your voice memos here: podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au 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 p...

Highlights from episode - #329 Tricky Behaviours with Andrew Fuller Purchase A Parent's Guide to A utism or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Take a look at Dr Justin's books here in the Happy Families Shop . Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omn...

Highlights from episode - #344 Introducing Wally Goddard Purchase Anxiety in your Child the webinar. Find out more about Happy Families Memberships - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. 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.

Highlights from episode - #379 How I Work with Amantha Imber 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 Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in today's podcast: We hear some listener responses from the smacking episode Justin references the book Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaleen Doucleff Justin shares an experience where he asked his daughters to help with a task Lilli finally gets to watch "She's The Man" Purchase Dadding Done Rig...

*Mature themes included in this podcast* Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment Kylie's top 5 Untamed by Glennon Doyle Come As You Are by Emily Nagosaki Atomic Habits by James Clear The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd Justin's favs She Comes First by Ian Kerner Hunt,...

How parents are coping post Covid Topics discussed in today's podcast: Study finds burnout among working parents resulted in more mental health concerns and punitive behavior toward kids Parent burnout Why women experience more burnout than men Cognitive load Additional needs of children and how that adds to parental burnout What are the solutions? The working parent burnout scale Find more about...

Why do kids refuse to go to school and how can we help them? Why do children refuse to go to school? Emotion based school avoidance Problematic absenteeism 1-2% of children experience school refusal What counts as school refusal? 8 solutions The Secret to Magic Mornings? Put the Kids to Work School Refusal   Purchase Pot, Pills & Parenting or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because...

Susie O'Brien has just written an explosive article for the Herald Sun in Victoria about smacking and corporal punishment, and how it should be outlawed. Its attracted a lot of media attention following the revelation that 6 in 10 young Australians had been smacked repeatedly by their parents, and that those 6 are nearly twice as likely to develop anxiety and depression as teens and adults. You ca...

Every Friday Justin and Kylie look back at their week and discuss how they'll do better tomorrow with their parenting journey. Pre-order Justin's new book 'Dad's Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies' at Dymocks or Booktopia . Purchase the Building Better Boys webinar, or find it in your Happy Families Premium Membership . Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions...

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting Topics discussed in today's podcast: Diet plays key role in ADHD symptoms in children Eating more fruit & vegetables reduces some of the symptoms of ADHD Food insecurity Frequent external childcare can affect children's behavior, survey suggests Problematic behaviour related to time spent in external childcare Children in childc...

Justin & Kylie discuss helping our children develop resilience Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin and James discuss being a 'natural' vs. putting in 'hard work' Self-limiting beliefs Fixed mindset and growth mindset Motivating kids to try hard things Purchase 12 x A5 “Justin-isms” Posters from the Happy Families shop - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at...

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to parent twins Topics discussed in today's podcast: We hear from Justin's Mum, who raised two sets of twins! What does the science say? Let them be themselves Minimise comparison Starting School Activity Book Purchase Better Together or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Faceb...

If you want to make the most of most moments... Topics discussed in today's podcast: How we can be present & in the moment Leo Tolstoy Quote: “There is only one time that is important – NOW! It is the most important time because it is the only time that we have any power.” If you want to make the most of most moments, be where your feet are Let go of the agenda Transitions matter Awareness &am...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in today's podcast: Monotask not multitask We hear from 2 podcast listeners Say yes The Coulson's are early risers Some days don't go the way you want them to Be intentional & purposeful Sometimes as a parent you need to set your expectations Purchase The Miss-connection Summit Happy Famil...