Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Topics discussed in this episode: Diagnosing learning disorders Breastfeeding Psychological control Studies/articles mentioned in this podcast - Breastfeeding Duration Is Associated With Domain-Specific Improvements in Cognitive Performance in 9–10-Year-Old Children Relative age and specific learning disorder diagnoses: A Finnish population-based cohort study Psychological Control and Internalizin...

*Warning - Content involves mature themes* Topics discussed in this episode: The correlation between pornography & consent What is pornography? When are children being exposed? Why it's difficult for researchers to gain access to statistics surrounding children & pornography What sort of content are children viewing? How to have effective & positive conversations with your kids How doe...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie share about how they manage their family Weekly couples meeting, weekly family meeting & quarterly couples immersion How to get your partner on the same page 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...

Topics discussed in this episode: Ingratitude & entitlement Gratitude inspires us to do good How to tell if your kids are entitled Red flags Modelling gratitude Working together No doesn't always have to be a hard no Minimise competition 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...

On this week's instalment of I'll Do Better Tomorrow Justin took the kids for a very windy beach day Kylie's having trouble getting Miss 7 into the bath Purchase a copy of 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 Families Email us your questions and comments at ...

Topics discussed in this episode: Consent & respect 4 kinds of boys Valuing sexual intimacy Having this conversation with your boys Mental illness & suicide Parenting with a supportive village Boys are later to maturity Boy tribes Understanding their changes Love fiercely First conversation with Maggie - #269 Maggie Dent on Raising Boys Part 1 For more information on Maggie Dent and her bo...

Topics discussed in this episode: How young boys are treated in our schooling system Societal norms about boys Formalised learning Evidence shows that we speak more harshly to boys 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 Fami...

In this episode Justin and Kylie respond to a question about an eight year old with body image issues. Much of the information in today's podcast comes from Miss-Connection by Dr Justin Coulson which is available for purchase here . Purchase a copy of 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 J...

Topics discussed in this episode: In this episode Justin & Kylie chat about ways we can be more playful with our kids. Creating margin Intention Mindset 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 Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@...

On this week's instalment of I'll Do Better Tomorrow Kylie's very, very large bath 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 information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie's learning to play the piano Making margin Recreation = re-creation Learning when to say yes & no Getting enough sleep If you can't have it all, be intentional about your priorities 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 Coulso...

Topics discussed in this episode: How the best parents learn to let go in order to let their children succeed The emotional toll on parents when their child isn't doing well Autonomy supportive vs directive parents Low thresholds for frustration Desirable difficulties Top tips Chores/duties The perils of praise Jessica Lahey - Author of the New York Times Best Seller 'The Gift of Failure' The Oppo...

*Warning - Content involves mature themes* Topics discussed in this episode: Justin responds to an email from a listener who is struggling with how to help their child Gender dysphoria 100% affirmation model within the medical field Gender fluidity 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 Faceb...

In this special Mother's Day Reflection: Justin interviews his six daughters about why they love their Mum so much Kylie dives deep into her journey as a Mum 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....

On this week's instalment of I'll Do Better Tomorrow Justin's TV tale Ditching family time to get those 'must do' jobs done If stuff gets lost it will turn up Everyone makes mistakes Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens 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 Families Email us your questions and comm...

Topics discussed in this episode: 3 keywords that remind Justin's mum about stories from Justin's childhood Kylie's first impression on her in-law's One of the hardest lessons Dr Justin's mum has had to learn Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens 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 Families Email...

Topics discussed in this episode: Parents are shoving obstacles out of their children's way, hoping it will help them avoid failure Depriving kids of learning opportunities Why parents insist on taking over? Directive parenting Competition in parenting Parental investment How do we overcome this? Do I want _ now or do I want a child who can do _ well later? Thinking long term Jessica Lahey - Autho...

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie's Mum shares some of her favourite stories of Kylie growing up Justin's first impression on his in-law's Kylie asks her Mum some curly questions Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens 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 Families Email us your questions and co...

It's a holiday in Queensland, so we've almost taken the day off! So you can spend more time with your family, we've rolled out an uber short tip for the day - this time focusing on strengths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a public holiday in Queensland today, so it's a quick tip around competence and confidence, so that you can get back to more time with your 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.com.au See omnystudio.com...

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie is learning to juggle immediate family & extended family expectations Justin speaks with his teenage daughters about pornography Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens 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 Families Email us your questions and comments at  p...

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie's been up in the gym workin' on her fitness Do kids under 13 need to be on social media? Neurological highs 4 Neurochemicals - D.O.S.E How to boost these neurochemicals naturally in our kids Buzzfeed article - Facebook Is Building An Instagram For Kids Under The Age Of 13 Purchase a ticket to Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membe...

***Content may be distressing for some listeners*** Topics discussed in this episode: Domestic violence vs domestic abuse A pervasive, systemic issue in the court systems What is domestic abuse defined as? Significant power balances Coercive control What we can do to help Isolation How to develop a Safety Plan Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Purchase See What You Made Me Do by Jess H...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin is struggling with the amount of devices & device time in their house Justin & Kylie discuss a news report about an 8 year old who turned Pro at Fortnite The 3 C's of screen time - Consumption, Connection & Creation Active vs passive use of screens Kids and smartphones: a warning for parents about harmful impacts Purchase Tweens, Teens & Scr...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about her toddler's tantrums Is there a detrimental impact from using bribery to get your toddler to do what you want? Developmental realities Theory of mind Toddlers live in the present Toddlers need more structure than any other age group Using cues Allow your toddler time to do things on their own Autonomy support...