Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson discusses why are our kids lacking motivation and what you can do about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When I was a kid”… Dr Justin Coulson answers whether or not “I turned out fine” validates making some parenting decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Am I never supposed to be without him?” Dr Justin Coulson discusses the crucial developmental stage of We Time and gives practical ideas for exhausted parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When do parents step in when their children are being bullied? Dr Justin Coulson helps parents understand the best way to deal with their children being bullied. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson helps parents to understand the difference between discipline and punishment and explains the three fundamentals of effective discipline – both in public and in our homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you help your child when they feel hopeless? Dr Justin recommends having a goal, a pathway and a belief. Listen to the episode to find out why. Find more like this in the Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fortnite craze has taken over the world! What should we do about it? Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little kids = Little problems Big kids = Big problems Adult kids = Well, that’s the topic for this week’s podcast. Find more like this in the Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin says that punishing our kids makes them selfish – even if we are punishing them because of their selfishness. Listen to the episode to find out why. Find more like this in the Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I recently joined Kerwin Rae  on his Unstoppable with Kerwin Rae podcast to discuss how to raise resilient kids. Warning: Kerwin drops some coarse language towards the end of the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As parents, we want to make sure we give our children the best opportunities possible. But getting the balance of extra curricular activities right can be difficult. Find more like this in the Happy Families Store: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when your 2 year old refuses to go to bed? In this episode, Dr Justin provides some suggestion on how to calm our children and help them get to sleep. Find more like this in the Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you help your child develop critical thinking skills and feel confident in expressing their opinions? In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson looks at this question from lots of different perspectives from confidence to curiosity. Find more like this in the Happy Families Store: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

!The adolescent years can be a difficult time. How can you, as a parent, help guide and protect your teenager? In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin explains how to develop good relationships with your child. Find more like this in the Happy Families Store: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spend a lot of time critiquing young people for spending too much time on their phones, yet we as parents are just as guilty. In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin gives his thoughts on the matter. Find more like this in the Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When is a good time to step in, or when to step back and let our children handle the situation? In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses when and how it a parent should intervene. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we cope when our teens stop listening and start rebelling? In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses what to when teens want to break the rules and push the limits. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of prep kids getting suspended is growing at a concerning rate. In the latest episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses the reasons behind this and things we should think about. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research has revealed that almost 9 in 10 Australians say that their smartphone is their number 1 companion- ahead of their parents and their pets! In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin weighs in on this concerning fact. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schoolies is known for teenagers making silly decisions. In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses how do we deal with this end of school tradition. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses the time when our daughters turn from little princesses into the spawns of satan. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the episode today, Dr Justin discusses the phrase “post traumatic growth”, which is elaborated in more depth in his book “9 Ways to a Resilient Child”. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Halloween ok? Should we take part in this holiday? Dr Justin shares his thoughts on the topic in this episode. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr Justin explains the importance of having down time for both children and adults. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the way we set up our home can impact our children’s education? Dr Justin explains how something as simple as having books in your house can make all the difference. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.