Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Topics discussed in this episode: The Goonies Grease The Princess Bride North Shore Pretty Woman Dirty Dancing Dead Poet's Society Remember The Titans Hidden Figures She's The Man Bend It Like Beckham Jumanji Cinderella Man Les Misérables We Bought A Zoo Ferris Bueller's Day Off The Last of the Mohicans #320 And the Oscar Goes To Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your  Hap...

Topics discussed in this episode: How to look after your own mental health while parenting What is Super Sense? How to tap into your own Super Sense How to help our kids tap into their own Super Sense Hurry is the enemy of love 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...

Topics discussed in this episode: Celebrating 1 million downloads on our podcast! Review of 5/10 top highights from the year Mothers Day Bath Disaster How to Make Roadtrips Work Goodbye Benson Raising Boys Interview with Maggie Dent One of Justin's most embarrasing moments Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your  Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family doesn't ju...

Topics discussed in this episode: Celebrating 1 million downloads on our podcast! Review of 5/10 top highights from the year Kylie Quits Crap-House Wife Running With a Wedgie Conversation with Susie O'Bryant Mother's Day episode 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 you...

Topics discussed in this episode: Hamish Blake's birthday cake extravaganza Turning self-comparison into inspiration to be better Justin scored a hug with his 7-yr-old Kylie read her daughter's journal 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...

Topics discussed in this episode: Monster's Inc Brother Bear Finding Nemo Mulan Brave Moana The Lego Movie Wreck It Ralph Tarzan Pocahontas The Princess Bride The Greatest Showman The Sandlot Kids The Sound of Music Mary Poppins Spirit Toy Story How To Train a Dragon Cheaper By The Dozen National Treasure The Slipper & The Rose The King & I The Scarlet Pimpernel Purchase The Do's & Don...

Topics discussed in this episode: Andrew Fuller's new book The A to Z of Feelings Feelings are often confusing How do parent's stay on top of their own big feelings? Dealing with lockdown 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@hap...

Topics discussed in this episode: Finland's National Sleepyhead Day Listener question about leg hair removal at a young age for girls Young girls and body image The 3 E's Susan Engel - Beauty Sick 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  pod...

Topics discussed in this episode: The secret to family success in the mornings Justin shares the poem Welcome To Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley Remove judgment Move forward with acceptance Learn to find joy 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's Happy Famili...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie get outside with the family Mazes, minigolf & happy kids Meltdowns Kylie's struggle with feeling pressure to be the perfect parent 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@hap...

Topics discussed in this episode: Rates of postnatal depression in new mothers during Covid lockdowns Bed sharing in the first 6 months of life Vaccinations & how to regulate the stress Listening to our teenagers Parental listening when adolescents self-disclose: A preregistered experimental study Rates of postnatal depression among new mothers rose sharply during lockdown Trajectories of Dist...

Topics discussed in this episode: What does it mean to feel like you belong? The plant metaphor School belonging Long term benefits of belonging What can parents do if their children don't feel as though they belong? Show an interest Attitudes Dr Kelly-Ann Allen Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your  Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family doesn't just happen....

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin's thoughts on reward systems in schools Extrinsic motivators Which children are actually receiving rewards? How to help children who aren't receiving rewards Emotion coaching Justin calls for a revolution For a happy family, try a Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Famili...

Topics discussed in this episode: How to help your kids when they're over the top Cuddles go a long way to calming emotions When the kids are struggling with big emotions, that's when they need connection the most 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's Hap...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin and Kylie's lockdown experiences The "one hard thing" they did as a family over the holidays Looking for ways to serve each other Parenting is not about the kids, it's about us 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's H...

Topics discussed in this episode: 5 Questions to ask your kids at bedtime to create high quality night time nurture experiences Gratitude Optimism Open conversations Admitting your mistakes Endearing acknowledgements of love For a happy 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 ques...

Topics discussed in this episode: Falling in love with your child again once they become a teen Anger is a secondary emotion FEAR Being more vulnerable with your kids Keeping your connection strong Acne What to do with abusive teenagers Start with empathy Dr Ginni Mansberg and Jo Lamble's book The New Teen Age Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership . Beca...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie's top tips for how to ditch the dummy The earlier the better Keep the dummy only for certain times As parents we need to become a little more comfortable with our children being uncomfortable Try using it less and less Fast is slow & slow is fast Cuddles, songs, distractions, routine No going back Listen to yesterday's podcast here - #307 Be...

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie and Justin's relationship history Dr Justin shares the experiences that led him to Happy Families Emotions are contagious Should parents have a license? Intimacy through the years of marriage Building resilience in kids Find the original at Separate Bathrooms - Becoming a Better Person For a happy family, try a Happy Families Membership . Because a happy fam...

Topics discussed in this episode: adjusting to returning to school building hope for the future empowering children to overcome challenges For a happy 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 p...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss their all-time favourite movies A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood Consistency matters Keep your promises The signature of mediocracy is chronic inconsistency Get your house in order For a happy family, try a Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Familie...

Topics discussed in this episode: Dr Amy Graham discusses data collected from a study on digital devices & children The power of an example is the most effective way to effect change Digital distractions Parent concerns Using devices after bedtime Screens as babysitters Screen limits #113 Technology In Our Schools (Featuring Dr Amy Graham) Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in you...

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie has a minor car mishap When things go wrong, remember that people matter, things don't For a happy 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 infor...

Topics discussed in this episode: We can do hard things together You've got to love the hills because the hills make you strong Challenge - do something hard together as a family For a happy 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....

Topics discussed in this episode: Sometimes we need to lighten up in the parenting game Challenge - practise saying "yes" to the kids, see what happens For a happy 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/l...