Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Living in chaos and feeling the pressure? Four steps to reducing household havoc and replacing chaos with calm and connection.   'Household chaos and mother–adolescent communication' led by Jackie Nelson of the University of Texas Spontaneous disclosure vs parental questioning Routine (James Clear) Creating margin Making mornings magic Digging deeper into our emotional self-barometer Rebellious, angry teenagers - but are they really?   Register for tonight's Webinar 'Fatherhood Redefined' at the Happy Families website. Purchase early bird tickets for the Smells Like Teen Spirit Summit at the Happy Families website. 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.

Are fears and challenges limiting ability? Learn how you (or your child!) can overcome fears and get comfortable with failure. The Resilient Kids Conference is in Adelaide this weekend An update on the grandbaby! Life-changing adventure for Kylie Leading by example Food fight at the Coulson table Why are Dads so important? The (starchy) secret to a happy family   Register for the Father's Day Webinar 'Fatherhood Redefined' at the Happy Familie's website. 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.

Father's Day is just around the corner! Listen in for practical ways you can show up to be an involved, present and connected Dad. A conversation with Lucy and Kel from The Light FM. Parenting is a humbling (and exhausting) experience Lessons learned in lock-down The unique relationship between child and father Why intention matters Incredible benefits of Dad being present (according to science!) Justin's exciting news!   Register for the Father's Day Webinar 'Fatherhood Redefined' at the Happy Familie's website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for young children* Do you know how to protect your children from online predators? A must-not miss episode with guest Madonna King.  Sextortion and our kids Horrifying statistics  Learn how girls and boys are targeted online in very different ways Why kids won't share their online experiences with you Children, smart phones and social media How to have the conversation with our children "Saving our children: The inside story of Taskforce Argos, Detective Inspector Jon Rouse and their mission to protect our children online" by Madonna King   Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is body image a big issue in your home? You're not alone! Listen in for simple ways to help your children have positive body image! "Beauty Sick" by Renee Engeln Astonishing statistics Body image and teenage girls  Nature vs society's ideal Peer vs parental influence What determines our innate worth? What to focus on instead of body image "I like myself" by Karen Beaumont "Misconnection: Why your teenage daughter "hates" you, expects the world, and needs to talk" by Justin Coulson    Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie discuss the right age for certain milestones Staying at home alone The laws in QLD Mobile phones Kids need smart parents, not smart phones Smart parents give their kids dumb phones Boyfriends & girlfriends #816 Tween Relationships: How Young is Too Young? Sleepovers Walking to school or the shops alone Ear piercing    Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a Monopoly on Energy? It's a controversial topic in the Coulson home! Holisitic, alternative therapies Psychologist vs kinesiologist  Emotional intelligence "No Matter What" by Kristen Crowhurst Justin has a new book! "Being a Great Dad for Dummies" Justin destroys the kids in Monopoly    You can purchase early bird tickets for the Smells Like Teen Summit at the Happy Families website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin shares a sneak peek into the free webinar Teenage Dirtbag Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin speaks with Deb about picky eaters The origins of picky eaters What kids used to eat Age to expect pickiness When it gets better Neurodiversity Biggest mistakes parents make When the joy goes out of eating, nutrition suffers  How can we help? Learn more about Deb Blakley from Kids Dig Food To access the Feed Your Picky Eater [without going crazy] evergreen online course for parents: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/resources/ Book an appointment with an APD from the Kids Dig Food team: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/appointments/   Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about choosing the right school Fun, Friends & Fit Results, Resources & Reputation NAPLAN Sending your children to more than one school  Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sneak peek into tonight's webinar  We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing Mental health vs mental illness How screens affect mental health Brains aren't designed to optimise our wellbeing Doing hard things What we can do to feel good Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Happy birthday to Justin's Dad! Kylie's going away Justin's spending time with the kids The power of intention Kylie meets her eldest daughter's new friends The village  Building connections We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing Free webinar - Teenage Dirtbag Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for children* Online roulette: the popular chat sites that are drawing in children and horrifying parents The dark side of Omegle  Parental Guidance episode 1, season 2 Knowledge is power Be engaged Develop processes together Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr Lisa Damour Shame vs guilt Criticism  Social awareness Teens & friends Cold & hot reasoning Perspective The ladder of life Lisa answers some rapid fire questions The reality of girls & boys maturing at different rates Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about emotional volcanoes Name it to tame it Emotional regulation High emotions - low intelligence Tunnel vision/rigid thinking Seen, heard & valued Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we be allowing our kids to drink non alcoholic drinks? Justin tries his first non-alcoholic beer What to know before giving your teen non-alcoholic beer or wine Providing Alcohol for Underage Youth: What Messages Should We Be Sending Parents? An acquired taste The Mediterranean Effect Parental endorsement of consumption Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for children* Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Internet safety Unsolicited Instagram messages Rotten Tomatoes A conversation about calories Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussing criticisms of Gentle Parenting Permissiveness  The emotional toll on parents Building emotional intelligence Building an expansive emotional vocabulary Empathy for the child vs other people around them Supporting our child's autonomy Needs supportive parenting Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we taking emotion coaching too far? The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr Lisa Damour Emotion coaching Start with empathy Shielding children from emotions Internal board of directors Trauma Regulating emotions Good coping brings relief and does no harm Dosing The value in kids experiencing pain Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about learning to parent after a childhood with a parent who was mentally unwell Justin reads some 5 star reviews from their listeners Focusing on our strengths Individual differences Single parenthood Absent parents The importance of relationships outside of the home Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.