Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

This episode talks about balancing safety and fun- Should you be allowed to roll down a hill and risk getting hurt? Should we get rid of the monkey bars just because someone broke their arm? Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is the line when it comes to discipling someone else’s child? Dr Justin gives some suggestions and thoughts on this topic in this week’s episode. Find out more on this topic in the Happy Families Shop:       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much privacy should you give a teenager? In this episode, Dr Justin talks about finding the balance between freedom and control. Find more like this is our Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the best way to discipline your children? That’s the topic of discussion in this week’s episode. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love languages are often discussed when it come to romantic relationships, but what about in the family? In this episode, Dr Justin discusses the value of time and understanding. Find more on this topic in the Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you want to be when you grow up? This episode discusses character vs career. Find more on this topic in the Happy Families Shops: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spending time together as a family is extremely important. In this episode, Dr Justin talks about setting aside time every weekend for communal activities. Find more on this topic at the  Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an ever-evolving world, we have become more reliant on technology. In this latest episode, Dr Justin discusses the use of screens and social media in the family. Find more on this topic at the Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like you are being pulled in a million directions? Is balance in life really achievable? Dr Justin says no! Instead, let’s focus on being intentional. Listen and found out how! The 21 Days to a Happier Family Online program can help you get intentional with the things that matter to your family. TAKE A LOOK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it ever OK to ignore your children? Typically people think that by ignoring tantrums the problem will go away. But does it? Here are some alternative strategies you can try. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we respond to our kids when they come to us with questions about the BIG ISSUES? Dr Justin gives us some great tips and insights that will arm you with the right tools when the need arises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dads and sons. It can be a very special relationship. How can we nurture that connection, especially as those bright eyed boys become troublesome teens? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both mums and dads are spending more time with their kids than ever, which is great! But is the time we are spending with our children today “quality” time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we warn our children of potential dangers without disempowering them? Dr Justin gives some practical suggestions on how to have those difficult conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every parent wishes their children would listen to them more. But, how well do we really listen to them? When we stop, look and listen to our children we are letting them know that they are worthy of our time. In this week’s podcast episode Dr Justin Coulson shares some simple strategies for making sure your children receive the one-on-one attention and nurture they deserve. Links mentioned in thi...

Sleep is not a luxury item, but many of today’s teens aren’t getting enough and it’s having a detrimental effect for many of them long into the future. Devices have crept into the bedroom and many teens are losing sleep because they’re spending all night on social media and playing games. A recent study has found that a teenager that is always tired is 4.5 times more likely to commit a crime as an...

We’ve all had ‘one of those days’ with our kids where we seem to butting heads with each other all day. There’s no avoiding it. Those days do happen. So how do we survive them as parents and ensure our children continue to thrive? There is no one simple answer – different situations call for different solutions. In this week’s episode Dr Justin Coulson shares some ideas to keep in mind and give a...

You talk and you talk and you talk and there’s a blank look on their face. You ask a question and they walk the other way as if they haven’t heard you. So you ask louder, then you yell and shout to get our child’s attention. Does it work? No. But you still do it over and over again. In this week’s episode Dr Justin Coulson shares his top 3 tips to get your children to really listen. Links mentione...

Kids these days are addicted to their devices. My child spends way too much time on screens. How do I get my child to put down his phone and go outside? One of the biggest concerns for modern parents is the amount of time their children are spending on screens and the effect this is having on their health, relationships and wellbeing. But while we are all busy being so concerned, research tells us...

Does it matter how old you are when you have children? It’s a controversial topic and there is no definitive answer. In this week’s episode Dr Justin Coulson looks at the research, in particular a recent correlational study looking at the advantages and disadvantages associated with the age a mother is when she has a child. Dr Justin explains how health and physicality, stability of relationships,...

“When I was your age…” We’ve all heard our parents say it and some of us may have even said it ourselves. Every generation believes children are losing the art of respect. In this episode Dr Justin explores: * the difference between obedience and respect and how it is unfair to our children to confuse the two * how to deal with a child who has anxiety issues and whose behaviour may be perceived by...

If your child was the victim of sexting would they tell you? And if so, would you know what to do? In this week’s podcast episode Dr Justin Coulson shares a personal story regarding one of his daughters who received a request for nude images from a so called friend. Find out how Dr Justin dealt with the situation and what he learned from the experience. “Sexist, abusive and toxic messages are ever...

Whether or not smacking children is effective or even acceptable is a topic that polarises people in today’s society. Many believe we’ve become too soft and need to bring back ‘old-school’ parenting – without shame or remorse. Those who are in favour often make the argument that they were smacked and still turned out fine. But, imagine if our children grew up saying they turned out well because of...

Establishing a routine is important for children and adults. We do better and feel more secure when life is predictable, and we get more done. A lot of parents don’t like the idea of a routine because they think it means there is no room for flexibility and spontaneity. In this week’s podcast episode Dr Justin Coulson explains how to implement a simple routine that allows you to have fun and flexi...

Family, parenting and marriage – all of these are important relationships in our home and they can be tough work sometimes. To make them work, we need to make them a priority. In this week’s podcast episode Dr Justin Coulson talks about marriage. Quality time with our spouse or partner can often go by the wayside, especially when our children are of an age where they need a lot of attention. So ho...