Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Justin is loving being in Holiday Mode Justin & Kylie manage a kid-free weekend away Kylie & her daughter had a petrol blunder People matter. Things don't. 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.

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parentingTopics included in this episode - Justin plays the part of The Grinch for a moment Why Justin doesn't like giving gifts Why Kylie loves giving gifts Expectations of the giver Motivations for gift giving What would make a Merry Christmas in the Coulson house? Research articles mentioned In-Laws and Outlaws: the Impact of Divorce and Remarriage Upon Christmas Gift Exchange WHAT MAKES FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS? Vote for Happy Families hereFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surviving the holidaysTopics included in this episode - Why are Aussie parents feeling anxious about the holidays? The power of 'No'. How Kiddo can help your family Learn more about Kiddo or find them on FacebookFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it okay to send your kids on sleepovers?Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie share their sleepover memories Research shows that there is risk associated with sleepovers Delay, delay, delay! What are the risks involved? What do kids get up to at sleepovers? How to prepare your kids for a sleepover Should there be a bedtime at sleepovers? Talking to other parents Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie discuss a recent study on providing alcohol to childrenTopics included in this episode - Is it okay to give your teenagers some alcohol? Providing Alcohol for Underage Youth: What Messages Should We Be Sending Parents? The Mediterranean Effect Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail 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 timeTopics included in this episode - Christmas came early to the Coulson house One of the Coulson girls gets into a car accident Kylie becomes The Best Auntie on their family weekend Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer a listenter's question about dealing with Grandparents Topics included in this episode - Partners need to speak with their respective parents Learning to 'let it go' Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready for Summer?Topics included in this episode - Justin shares a very personal story related to water safety Drowning can take 20 seconds Drowning is often silent Swimming lessons RCH National Child Health Poll NATIONAL DROWNING REPORTS Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin answers a listener's question about their child with ADHDTopics included in this episode - Behavioural strategies Rewards Different forms of motivation Developing a sense of autonomy Competence Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie discuss when to give kids phonesFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail 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 timeFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest news and updates in parenting, Justin and Kylie share 4 parenting stories.Topics discussed in this episode Michelle Obama - a story on parenting Jason Gunn's genius parenting hack Recent research on strict parenting Controversial topic - mother v. father duties with a new baby Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is taken from the Happy Families Bringing Up Boys Summit.Dr Arne Rubinstein is the author of The Making of Men, and discusses with Justin the idea of a boys “rite of passage”. Find the Bringing Up Boys Summit on the Happy Families webstore.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about lyingTopics included in this episode - Why do we lie? Why do kids lie? Lying is a developmental achievement Theory of mind What to do when they do lie Focus on the relationship Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esther Wojcicki has some pretty good bragging rights; she's raised two CEO's (including the CEO of Youtube) and a doctor.She recently wrote an article on the upbringing of her kids, and why they turned out "successful". But should we all be raising CEO's and doctors? That's the topic of discussion on today's Happy Families podcast.You can read the article here.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail 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 timeTopics included in this episode - Justin's excited that school assemblies are almost over for the year Justin & Kylie attend their daughter's Year 12 formal Let the kids be themselves Check out our Black Friday sales Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail 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 The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie Kylie's reading That Sugar Book by Damon Gameau The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes 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.

RCH Health Poll - Recognising anxiety in childrenTopics discussed in this episode: Parents report 50% of children aged three years and over are experiencing problems with anxiety, with 36% experiencing ‘somewhat of’ a problem and 14% experiencing a ‘big’ problem. One in five children (19%) are anxious about attending school or kindergarten. On average, parents recognise only half of the common signs and symptoms of mental health problems in children. Only one in three parents are confident they could tell the difference between ‘normal’ worries in children and anxiety that might need professional help. What are kids anxious about? What is driving the increase in anxiety in kids? What helps people be less anxious? For more information, including info on the signs of anxiety, when and where to seek help, and a range of ways to support children with anxiety, RCH developed a new fact sheet: Anxiety - primary school aged children Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and

Justin & Kylie answer a listeners question about chores & pocket moneyTopics discussed in this episode: Getting paid for chores is problematic Frustration tolerance Goal orientation Capacity for responsibility Undermining motivation Rewards are ultimately a punishment Kylie shares an object lesson Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie discuss why sleep is so important Topics discussed in this episode: DadPod with Charlie Clausen and Osher Günsberg Bike riding as a form of therapy Teaching our kids to not be as tired as we are Want to Raise Successful Kids? Neuroscience Says Teach Them This Crucial Brain Habit Establish a regular bedtime Sleep hygiene Why is sleep so important? Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.