Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie discuss a listener's question about how to talk to your kids about family members and friends who are deep into conspiracy theories, Topics discussed in this episode: How can we talk to our kids about family members and friends who are deep into conspiracy theories How can we encourage our kids to have respectful relationships with family members with differing views and not tak...

How do we raise children who are independent, critical thinkers while also fitting in? Topics included in this episode: Justin speaks with Todd Kashdan about his new book "We want our youth to be compelling - likeability plus confidence." Instilling values Basketball free throws Losing while you stick to your principles is better than winning by taking the shortcuts Stereotyped, non-conforming beh...

Why Kids Who 'Talk Back' Grow Up To Be Better Adults Topics included in this episode: Article mentioned - Why Kids Who 'Talk Back' Grow Up To Be Better Adults Kylie was a compliant child. Justin was not. His family encouraged speaking up for yourself. "the inability to say "No" — the inability to set personal boundaries — is one of the most common, insidious causes of human suffering." - Clinical...

Are we being too soft on kids these days? Topics included in this episode: Kylie takes Miss 7 to an activity, which results in a large meltdown but ends sweetly Labelling their feelings Understanding their development better Emotional regulation High emotions = low intelligence Name it to tame it Purchase a ticket to the  Bringing Up Boys Summit Purchase  The Do's & Dont's of Discipline  or fi...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time. Topics included in this episode: Check out Lisa Damour's books Kylie has started one-on-one walks with her girls Justin shares a story from his book What Your Child Needs From You Purchase a ticket to the Bringing Up Boys Summit Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership...

Justin & Kylie share about how they manage their family. Topics discussed in this episode: Weekly couples meeting, weekly family meeting & quarterly couples immersion. How to get your partner on the same page. Find all the information about the 'Can We Please Talk About Boys' webinar here. Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy fa...

During COVID some fascinating things have happened when it comes to the work life of parents. Jenet Erickson is an associate professor at Brigham Young University whose research is all about the distinct contribution of parents in children's development. She is also a research fellow at the Institute for Family Studies in the US, and recently published an article there called The Work Family Reset...

"What if the rewards of having children are different from, and deeper, than happiness?" Topics included in this episode: It's scientifically proven that when children are born, parent's happiness decreases Justin & Kylie discuss how they felt after becoming parents & their levels of happiness All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood "What if the rewards of having children are...

*Content warning - this episode includes topics that are not suitable for children* Today on the podcast we're addressing a recent question on the Happy Families Facebook page about siblings 'experimenting'. This question created differing responses from people who have been in this situation - so how should we respond? Miranda Bain is the Therapy Services Director at Act for Kids ; a psychologist...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time. Topics discussed in this episode: The Coulson girls start at a new school Miss 7 is struggling with all the changes Kylie had a win Justin had a loss that turned into a teaching moment for him Register for our free webinar Can We Please Talk About Boys?! Purchase  Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our...

“When you criticise your child, they don’t stop loving you. They stop loving themselves.” Purchase a ticket to the Bringing Up Boys Summit 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 f...

*Content warning - this episode may not be appropriate for children to listen to* Topics discussed in this episode: TikTok's algorithm Kirra explains the kind of content our children are viewing on TikTok Teens & their desire to be TikTok famous The danger of online predators TikTok's terms & conditions Parents, educate yourselves on TikTok and how it works Know how to block & report a...

In this short and sweet episode Justin reminds us that connection is key, and that kids spell love T.I.M.E. Register for the free 'Can We Talk About Boys?' webinar . 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.

In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss some common Dutch parenting styles that can help make children more self-reliant. You can read the article about Dutch parenting that was mentioned in the episode here. Purchase  The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline  or find it in our  Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Fa...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie are struggling with finding their new home Justin geeks out and shares a metaphor about space shuttles and committing Kylie shares a sweet moment with Miss 7 on the beach Provide your kids with opportunities to brainstorm & collaborate Register for our f...

It's official, Australia's most bogan baby names for 2022 have been revealed in a news.com.au article. Now we are not judging or shaming anyone - we are just reporting what news.com.au have printed. If you want to check out the full list of 2022's most bogan baby names you can do that here . There is some science around unusual names and what that does to your child's chances of success in life, s...

Today Justin and Kylie have a chat about something that blew up on the socials. When we shared the video on the Happy Families page, it blew up with some people being so happy while others were so upset about what was going on. It was the video of a little girl pouring juice but making a big mess! But it was also a video about giving a child the opportunity to grow; often it's through making those...

Proofing our kids against pornography Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Kristen Jenson about porn proofing our kids Kids will see porn at some point - they need to be prepared When do we need to start the conversation? #soonerissafer Recognise a bad picture, understand that it's harmful & have a plan. Start with simple definitions The universal agreement that pornography is...

*Content warning - this episode may not be suitable for children* Topics included in this episode: Justin & Kylie sit down with their kids once a month to discuss intimacy Encourage the kids to ask questions If you're confident, they'll have condfidence in you Emphasise the positives The most important conversation - consent Purchase  Tweens, Teens & Screens  or find it in our  Happy Famil...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in this episode: Justin shares some kind feedback that came through from a listener One of the Coulson daughters successfully manages on her own during the floods The Coulson's are preparing to sell their home Equip your kids Let kids be kids For a happier family, try a  Happy Families Members...

Weighing up the positives & negatives of vaccinating our children against Covid19 Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Professor Alison McMillann , Officer for the Commonwealth Department of Health Why are parents hesitant to vaccinate their children agaisnt Covid19? Misinformation Impact on fertility If kids don't get sick from Covid, why do we need to vaccinate them? Statisti...

Justin speaks with Julie Inman Grant From the Australian eSafety Commission   Topics discussed in this episode: Kids aged 9-12 are reporting sending nude images What does the Australian eSafety Commissioner do? Prevention, Protection & Proactive Change User empowerment tools Disenfranchised grief Talk early, talk often, be present, teach them to block/mute, don't take away devices as punishmen...

Have your kids been seeing the images coming out of Ukraine and wondering what is going on, and if they are safe? In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss how to respond to our kids when they have questions about the war. Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your  Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson...

Justin & Kylie discuss weaponised incompetence In this episode, they discuss: What is weaponised incompetence (or strategic incompetence) Justin's mum's advice Justin & Kylie share their own weaponised incompetencies 3 ways to overcome legitimate weaponised incompetence Click here to read the Huffington Post article For a happier family, try a  Happy Families Membership . Because a happy f...

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie struggled through a difficult weekend with some little people with big feelings We need to remember to be kind to ourselves Force creates resistance High emotions = low intelligence Why being a parenting expert sucks sometimes Justin feels a little under the microscope P...