Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

This week Kylie is taking a well earned break, and filling in on the podcast is Christine Layton. In this episode Christine & Justin are discussing what to do when your child starts to idolise a popstar. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Purchase the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin speaks with Kylie Wild about her son's Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis Topics included in this episode - What is Type 1 Diabetes?  How do you get it? How does it effect kids? How do parents manage it? Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Purchase the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Justin and Kylie are taking a well earned break, and filling in on the podcast is Beck Delahoy. Beck is a Mum of 3, a parenting researcher, a home educator, and is challenging assumptions about what it means to parent on her Substack, which you can read here. In this episode Beck shares about how rest & recovery is not optional. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Purchase the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Justin and Kylie are taking a well earned break, and filling in on the podcast is Beck Delahoy. Beck is a Mum of 3, a parenting researcher, a home educator, and is challenging assumptions about what it means to parent on her Substack, which you can read here. In this episode Beck shares about how knowing intellectually about thoughts and feelings isn't always enough to control them. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Purchase the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Justin and Kylie are taking a well earned break, and filling in on the podcast is Beck Delahoy. Beck is a Mum of 3, a parenting researcher, a home educator, and is challenging assumptions about what it means to parent on her Substack, which you can read here. In this episode Beck shares about how their family uses their activity jar. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Purchase the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Justin and Kylie are taking a well earned break, and filling in on the podcast is Beck Delahoy. Beck is a Mum of 3, a parenting researcher, a home educator, and is challenging assumptions about what it means to parent on her Substack, which you can read here. In this episode Beck shares how a wicked mouse could help you get a little bit of cooperation from your kids! 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.

Every Friday Justin and Kylie look back on the week that was, reflecting on the wins and losses from family life. Topics discussed in today's episode: Showing compassion and empathy, even when it's hard Helping our kids do hard things, or things that they're afraid of....like needles Justin sleeps through everything! Justin's also been away a lot over the past week. The holiday that Kylie can't wait for, but might make Justin sick Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today at Happy Families it's the Raising Resilient Kids Summit! So Justin and Kylie chat about ways we can help our kids develop resilience, ahead of a day devoted to that very topic. The Raising Resilient Kids Summit is an online event, with multiple ways to participate.  You can do the retreat, and block out the whole day to watch the entire summit as it drops. You can also listen to the summit as a podcast; you'll have lifetime access, so there's no time pressure.  Or you can choose the on demand option - our highlight reels will give you the gist of what's in each session. Come back and refer to the resources as you need them! Learn practical tools and techniques to: Give your kids the best start for a resilient life Help them to accept the gift of failure Support their identity development Use humour to build their resilience Stay calm during life’s trickier moments The speaker lineup includes: Justin Coulson | Raising Resilient Kids | 10am Maggie Dent | 10 Building Blocks to Resilience | 11am Jessica

*Content warning - Parental discretion advised* Topics included in this episode - Detective Superintendent Jayne Crossling shares about a new book created by the AFP & ACCCE - Jack Changes The Game Keeping children safe from online grooming Is there an age that's too young to discuss online grooming? Find the book in your school's library A family online safety contract 7 Day Family Online Safety Challenge ACCCE with the AFP Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to parent on the same page Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie share the things they've disagreed on in parenting Having conversations without the children present Obtaining alignment Know what you want & why Learn to articulate yourself The 3 E's - Explore, Explain & Empower Children need stability Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coulson family has some BIG news! Topics included in this episode - Coulson daughter #1 is having a baby! Justin & Kylie are going to be Grandparents! What they're most excited about What they're most worried about Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Friday Justin and Kylie look back on the week that was, reflecting on the wins and losses from family life.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Justin & Kylie share about their anniversary getaway Justin's been away all week When you can't be with your kids, make sure you connect Kylie's been drawing with the girls Kylie received a nice email from her daughter living abroad   Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March's Book Club - Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment. Kylie's reading Bonds That Make Us Free by Terry Warner Justin's reading The Case Against The Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry Love Stories by Trent Dalton Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do parents best support their neuordiverse kids with food? Topics discussed in today's episode: How family meals look different with a neurodivergent child Sensory challenges/differences at meal times Helping children become aware of their body's needs Eating at school Food selections Autonomy Cook/shop together   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/   Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic Topics discussed in today's episode: Justin & Kylie are celebrating 25 years of marriage 25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic Don't keep score It's not brilliant all the time We're not the same people The big values matter Privacy is important Going to bed mad is okay Balance your mutual & personal interest Always order extra bread rolls Never measure contribution Prioritising intimacy  Confirmation bias can be really strong No issue should ever be allowed to become bigger than your love Never add to your spouse's struggle Marry the person you love being with more than anyone else, then work super hard to keep it that way  Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic Topics discussed in today's episode: Justin & Kylie are celebrating 25 years of marriage 25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic Skin to skin contact A loving, thriving marriage is a choice Seeing each other as equal counterparts  How can I better support you today? My love is bigger than any problem we have Gratitude is key to happiness When I meet your needs, you're better able to meet mine Regular, uninterrupted, scheduled, intentional time alone Daily acts of kindness "I love you" is shown On the bad days, remind yourself why you said yes Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in today's episode: Justin is taking Kylie away for their 25th anniversary Kylie is trying new creative outlets Play is critical Doing hard things Justin is riding again Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in today's episode: The Explosive Child, by Dr Ross Greene an associate clinical professor at Harvard Medical School CPS model Inflexibility + inflexibility = Meltdown Problem solving proactively The truth about consequences Punishment vs problem solving Lives In The Balance Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in today's episode: The Explosive Child, by Dr Ross Greene an associate clinical professor at Harvard Medical School Kids do well if they can Flexibility & adaptability Problem solving High emotions, low intelligence Lagging skills research Motivation vs ability How to work with intensely rigid children Problem solving Explore, Explain, Empower Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to explain the need for psychological help to your child Topics discussed in today's episode: Teach your children that you don't have all the answers and sometimes we need to reach out to people who do 3 basic psychological needs that must be met Do you want space or do you want a cuddle? Coping skills Behaviour regulation Emotional regulation Normalise it Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.