Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie speak about whether or not children need to be bored Providing an environment that encourages learning Justin & Kylie confess what they got up to when they were bored as children What the data shows A boredom experiement What DO kids need? Being in relationship with others Change things up 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 reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time A gender reveal in the Coulson family Kylie's listening to all the old podcasts The Coulson's need to slow down Getting on the same page Purchase a ticket to Parenting ADHD [The Course] 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 - This episode contains topics that are not intended for children* Justin & Kylie share what's happening this week in parenting Controversial sex book pulled from Big W shelves after staff abused Psychiatrist claims parents should be allowed to give kids a 'little smack' Longitudinal study of kindergarteners suggests spanking is harmful for children’s social competence 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 - This episode is not intended for children* Justin speaks with Dr Jennifer Finlayson-Fife about sex & intimacy Dr Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Shared responsibilities in the home Cognitive load Division of labour High/low desire Men vs women's sexual desires Justin shares a recent study about being mindfully present Virtue of desire & pleasure 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 answer a listener's question about favouritism Do Justin & Kylie have a favourite child? Unconditional love Kylie shares an analogy about treating everyone the same What the research says about favouritism Being seen, heard & valued Explore, explain, empower 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 discuss a hot topic on social media Justin reads a listener's email about The Parenting Revolution Structure & boundary setting Competence Creating a sense of predictability Justin shares a story from his new book 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 reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Justin takes too much on and ends up crashing and burning The Coulson's go on a holiday without Justin Justin's washing machine analogy The Coulson's create a new game Time confetti Purchase a ticket to Parenting ADHD [The Course] 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 share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment Justin's reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr Lisa Damour Parenting Like an Australian by Damien Cave Just Kids by Patty Smith The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson Kylie's reading The Parenting Revolution - Dr Justin Coulson Grace Where You Are & Grace To Beome by Emily Belle Freeman The Drover's Wife by Leah Purcell The Dictionary of Lost Words & The Bookbinder of Jericho Pip Williams 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 has a conversation with Damien Cave about his new book Parenting Like an Australian Damien talks about how he began surfing Understanding risk How adults live their lives Is Australian parenting leaning towards American parenting? Optimism  Competence builds confidence Perfection vs proficiency Damien shares how he & his family are taking risks 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 answer a listener's question about autonomy Little People, Big Feelings Theory of mind Basic need for autonomy Reactance  Importance of transitions Moments of connection Celebrating successes 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.

Today's podcast is inspired by Brene Brown's statement that marriage and relationships are never 50/50 in terms of energy, patience and kindness. So Justin and Kylie sat down to unpack this statement, and whether it holds true in their marriage. 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 reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Justin & Kylie make a listener cry Justin goes for a surf Kylie shares how she struggles to support Justin when he's having a hard time The youngest Coulson gives a poignant prayer 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 share what's happening this week in parenting Parenting is the perfect leveller  Gentle parenting Parental Guidance viewers are slamming gentle parenting and I'm confused Devilish Dilemmas by Ginger Fox Mum shaming on Tiktok 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 Yish Koh, MD from KIT Inflation, cost of living, interest rates New study published - Financial Capability Australian parents are talking to their kids about money Spending strategies Donating to charity The take-home message 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 answer a listener's question about angry teenage boys Self regulation Empathy. Congnitive vs affective. Power Masculinity High emotions = low intelligence Male role models Expanding your emotional vocabulary Atlas of the heart - Brene Brown 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.

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. In this episode of the How I Work crossover series you’ll learn some low-effort and high-impact ways to remove reoccurring stressors in your life. Become a member of the Happy Families family 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 reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Justin is struggling being a parent right now Justin's focusing on we-time Kylie is struggling with one of her daughters preparing to move out Autonomy 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.

Justin & Kylie chat aboout what to do during the cold Winter months The average teen uses 7-9 hours of screen time What Justin & Kylie did in Winter as kids What we can do when it's cold Fire in the backyard S'mores Camp out inside Paint n Sip sessions Crochet/knitting Beading Baking Slumber party Visit the elderly Guitar lessons Building websites Local library Puzzles Board games Card games Play dates 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 Brad Morgan from Emerging Minds Mental health What Emerging Minds has to offer Helping children make sense together Practical strategies to help Available resources Emerging Minds 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 answer a listener's question about a traumatic family experience Happy 4th of July to our American listeners! Happy Canada Day to our Canadian listeners! What is anxiety? Anxiety is a healthy response to a stressful situation How to respond to anxiety  Anxiety & trauma disorders Don't fight the emotion Say what you see - Name it to tame it The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour Panic attacks Is it necessary to talk about the trauma? 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.