Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Topics discussed in this episode: Littlest Miss Coulson was excited for a special Saturday chore Justin took one of his daughters out for a special birthday ice-cream Kids spell love T.I.M.E Kylie left the kids with a list of chores and she came home to a wonderful surprise If we don't give our children opportunities to surprise us, they never will For a happy family try a Happy Families Membershi...

Topics discussed in this episode: Too much screen time delays school readiness What does a child need in order to be school-ready? 22% of children are considered to be developmentally vulnerable Is TV better than hand held devices? Children need to be outside Does 'harsh parenting' lead to smaller brains? Too much screen time delays school readiness Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or...

Topics discussed in this episode: Punishment teaches power Rewards, like punishments, can only get temporary compliance The more you reward people for doing something, the more they tend to lose interest in whatever they had to do to get the reward All rewards are sugar coated control Intrinsic & extrinsic motivation Talk less, ask more Kids learn to make good decisions by making decisions, no...

Topics discussed in this episode: Why are manners important? What is their purpose? Manners & consent Respect & consideration Table manners Bodily functions Gratitude Permission Interrupting Knocking before entering Reading over someone's shoulder Offering to help Cover your mouth when you cough Be an example For a happy family try a Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family doesn...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss the in's & out's of pocket money How old should children be to get pocket money? How much should we pay them? Teach them to save Teach them about charitable donations, sacrifice & delayed gratification Be consistent Purchase a ticket to our live webinar tonight - Pot, Pills & Parenting Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discip...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie took the kids and spent some time getting away together They took the kids to the Easter show Justin shares about a difficult phone call with Kylie, who was very upset Kylie shares about Miss Emily who received lots of presents for her birthday For a happier family try a Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family doesn't just happen! Fin...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Doctor Ethan Kross about teaching our children (and ourselves) how to learn to harness self control. Diverting attention The Batman effect Inner mental mentors Psychological self distance The Toolbox Project The implications of teaching children self-control strategies For a happy family try a Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family d...

Topics discussed in this episode: Parents have been struggling with their teenager's mood swings since the dawn of time. There is a better way! Emotional regulation The marshmallow experiment Mood swings Reflect their emotions Emotion coaching 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 a...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Professer Sarah Coyne about her 20 years of study on the impact of media on children & families. 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 Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@ha...

Topics discussed in this episode: Australia has recently been listed as the second in the world for bullying. How did we let this happen? What can we do about it? 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 omnys...

Topics discussed in this episode: Whether it be Facebook, TikTok, Instagram or Snapchat, if your kids are on social media they ARE going to exposed to things you don’t want them to see. What’s the appropriate age for social media? How long can we keep our kids wrapped safely in bubble wrap? When do we start to remove some of those layers? Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Dr Kathryn Modecki about the true impact of mobile phones on our families. To learn more about the study mentioned or to participate in the next one, please click here . 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...

***This episode is not intended for children*** Topics discussed in this episode: The story of Chanel Contost How can school & home collaborate on sex education? Access to information Sex education needs to be wholistic & comprehensive Rape & Sexual Assault Research & Advocacy Spring Fever Big Talk Education For a happy family try a Happy Families Membership . Because a happy famil...

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Ant Williams about his career in sports psychology, his accomplishments in free diving and how doing so has taught him life lessons that helped him become a better parent. 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...

Topics discussed in this episode: Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Lenore Skenazy - president of Let Grow , a non-profit promoting childhood independence and resilience, and founder of the Free-Range Kids movement. Lenore is a mother who lives in Queens and her controversial decision to let her then-9-year-old son take the New York City Subway home alone became a national story and prompted massive m...

Topics discussed in this episode: What's the right age for a sleepover? Get to know the families & ask the right questions Talk to your child & go over the ground rules Give them an out 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@h...

Topics discussed in this episode: Coulson daughter #2 is working with children and getting a sense of what life is like post-school Why traditions matter Traditions give you a sense of identity Traditions gather your family together Purchase The Do's & Don't 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...

Topics discussed in this episode: I-spy Spotto I went to the shops and I bought The alphabet game Car cricket Old MacDonald Had A Farm Bingo This Is The Song That Never Ends Peel The Avocado The Fart Game 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 y...

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie's struggling with a particularly challenging child The negativity bias The importance of reflection Justin plays Push Dad Off The Bed with his girls 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 an...

Topics discussed in this episode: Problematic Internet Use and Depression Fathers' Involvement in Infant Parenting Over-responsive parenting 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 fo...

Topics discussed in this episode: Madonna shares about how she wrote her newest book Ten-Ager What issues are 10 year old girls facing? Friendships & the drive to fit in Do our daughters know how to cultivate their friendships? Labelling Bullying Physical fitness Physical affection Learn more about Madonna King and purchase her book Ten-Ager Purchase The Do's & Don't of Discipline or find...

Topics discussed in this episode: What happens to children whose parents pay them to succeed? What are the cons? Explore, Explain, Empower 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@happyfamilies.com....

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares the story of their first daughter learning how to drive. It didn't end well! Fast is slow and slow is fast Justin shares a story about working for his father & how he learnt about the process of induction Kylie takes one of their daughters through the process of induction in laundry Purchase The Do's & Don't of Discipline or find it in our Hap...

Topics discussed in this episode: Does helping out our kids with forgotten items make us good or bad parents? Justin shares how he dealt with a daughter who refused to put on her seat belt "Autonomy supported parenting is hard work" 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 you...

Topics discussed in this episode: Emotional work, admin work & project work Kylie tests Justin on his level of involvement in the cognitive load Justin & Kylie discuss what they do to share the load together Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or Parenting On The Same Page or find them in our Happy Families Membership . Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at Dr...