Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Have you taught your teens enough to go out into life and succeed? Topics discussed in today's podcast: 100 Essential Life Skills Teens Needs to Learn at Home Saying 'no' Setting goals Communicating with & getting to know teachers Read bank statements Using ride share apps Mail a package Address an envelope Turn off an overflowing toilet What to do in a power outage Laundry Walk away from anyt...

What science has told us about the risks and dangers of vaping Topics discussed in today's podcast: Lexi Frydenberg Vaping in Australia Regulations and how kids are getting around them What science has told us about the risks and dangers RCH poll Parents are not aware of the health risks Parents are asking for more regulation EVALI disease Exploding vapes Nic-sick Find Dr Lexi Frydenberg on the Ki...

Vaping… why are our kids doing it and what we can do about it. Dr Lisa Damour introduces herself E-cigarette usage among teenagers has more than double in recent times Why are kids doing it? Our kids are victims of a sophisticated marketing scheme Designers have made vapes incredibly attractive Adolescent brains aren't fully developed until mid 20's Vaping is socially rewarding How should we talk...

Answering a listener question - "How do you support kids to be more assertive with their peers?" Topics discussed in today's podcast: Identitiy & development What does 'being your own person' really mean? Positives & negatives of personal qualities Assertiveness training The I-message Allowing children to have a voice and be heard Actively and expressly encourage your children to have an o...

Navigating the sagas, challenges, and adversities of life. Topics discussed in today's podcast: Meltdown in the shops Smart parenting Inspiration from Hamish Blake Sharing your love at bedtime Connection 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  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions...

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie's naming process with their daughters Taylor A. Humphrey , the professional baby namer #460 What’s in a Name? Predictors of resilience Reading helps with resilience, particularly for those at risk Aussie study on resilience and reading NZ study (Otago) about building memories and greater resilience Reminiscing Active & constructive conversations Purchase...

How much sleep do our teenagers really need to be getting? Topics discussed in today's podcast: Teenage sleep is worse than ever Teenager's sleep clock is naturally later to bed, later to rise The second wind Light delays sleep Tips for winding down Dark room for sleep Dim lights up to 2 hours before bed time Turn screens off Give kids the impression that the whole household is winding down NSW go...

Topics discussed in this episode: What the research says about playing with guns If you do let your kids play with toy/nerf guns some tips for safe play Red flags around aggressive or manipulative behaviour Purchase  The Growth Guide Webinar  and find premium content with a  Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Fa...

A special Anzac day episode with Dr Justin Coulson. Lest we forget. Purchase  The Miss-Connection Summit 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: Kids finish some well known sayings Justin's verbal crutches Touch points Unspectacular moments One of the Coulson girls is getting creative with her money making endeavours Kylie shares a moment from her childhood Purchase Your Growth Guide or find it in your  Happy Famil...

What parents can do to encourage their children to manage their own risks Topics included in this episode: Watch Old Enough on Netlfix Justin & Kylie discuss the errands they did as small children In Japan, there is a culture of neighbourhoods functioning as a village Helicopter parenting #237 Lenore Skenazy - Meet the World's Worst Mum How much freedom do we give? What if something happens? P...

Justin speaks with associate Professor Jenet Erickson Topics included in this episode: The different roles that mothers and fathers can offer their children Mothers impact development by building core Fathers impact how children relate to the outside world Mums and Dads hold their babies differently A key predictor of college graduation is the involvement of a father Blue brain vs pink brain Fathe...

There has been a push recently for the teaching of resilience in schools - but should teachers be forced to teach wellness and psychology in the classroom? Topics discussed in today's podcast: Why the home is the best place for teaching resilience and some tips for parents Being flexible, goals, values and circumstances The importance of parents being hope builders For a happier family try a  Happ...

Highlights from episode #137 Punishment & Rewards with Alfie Kohn For a happier family try a  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.

Highlights from episode #119 What Does Free Diving & Parenting Have In Common? (Featuring Ant Williams) For a happier family try a  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.

Highlights from episode #128 Self Control Can Be A Learned Behaviour (Featuring Ethan Kross) For a happier family try a  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.

Highlights from episode #270 Maggie Dent on Raising Boys Part 2 First conversation with Maggie - #269 Maggie Dent on Raising Boys Part 1 For more information on Maggie Dent and her book From Boys to Men For a happier family try a  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 a...

Highlights from episode #319 The A to Z of Feelings with Andrew Fuller Andrew Fuller's new book The A to Z of Feelings For a happier family try a  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...

Highlights from episode #324 Fully Human with Steve Biddulph Learn more about Steve Biddulph and his new book Fully Human For a happier family try a  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 informat...

Highlights from episode #339 Jeremy Macvean Founder of The Fatherhood Learn more about Jeremy Macvean Purchase his book - The Father Hood: Inspiration for the new dad generation Find The Fatherhood on Facebook and Instagram For a happier family try a  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 que...

Highlights from episode #344 Introducing Wally Goddard Follow Wally on Facebook For a happier family try a  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.

20% of our days are allocated to leisure Learn more about  Susie O'Brien  or purchase her book  The Secret to Half-Arsed Parenting #354 Susie O'Brien - Half-Arsed Parenting Purchase a ticket to the  Bringing Up Boys Summit Purchase  Pixel Perfect  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 E...

A conversation with an aussie icon (Mem Fox) Topics discussed in this episode: Justin asks Mem Fox some small but insightful questions about her experiences in motherhood #124 Conversation With an Aussie Icon (Featuring Mem Fox) Purchase a ticket to the  Bringing Up Boys Summit Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilie...

Matt Tyler is our special guest on this episode ahead of the Happy Families Bringing Up Boys Summit on Wednesday April 6. Matt Tyler is Executive Director of The Men’s Project at Jesuit Social Services working with a team committed to intervening earlier to prevent violence, mental ill-health and other harmful behaviours among boys and men. The Man Box is the first comprehensive study that focuses...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time. Topics discussed in this episode: Some April fools jokes Dr Justin's clothing mishap Kylie's experience taking things too seriously Lighten up Purchase a ticket to the  Bringing Up Boys Summit Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfam...