Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

It's that time of the week where Justin and Kylie reflect on the week that was, what they did right and what they got wrong.Also up for discussion was: Why parents may be choosing Minions over Lightyear The encouraging feedback Justin received from listeners Staying calm and listening to your heart Purchase the Miss-Connection Summit or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Justin & Kylie will be debunking some parenting mythsTopics discussed in today's podcast: Myth 5 - You should be able to continue your lifestyle after having children Myth 6 - Kids should fall into your pre-kids lifestyle Myth 7 - You will love and connect with your baby instantly Myth 8 - Teenagers are stupid Purchase Pixel Perfect or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

How we can help our children become better learners Topics discussed in today's podcast: #529 The Growth Mindset with James Anderson Learnership Mindset - fixed vs growth. Lifelong learners Finding and following your strengths Choosing what you want to become Learning zones Comfort zone - easy things you haven't done yet Learn more about James Anderson - LEARNERSHIP: The Skill Of LearningPurchase A Parent's Guide to Autism or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

This week Justin & Kylie will be debunking some parenting mythsTopics discussed in today's podcast: Myth 3 - Can you be friends with your kids? Myth 4 - Can you tell whether someone is a good parent by how good their kids turn out? Purchase Anxiety in your Child or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

This week Justin & Kylie will be debunking some parenting mythsTopics discussed in today's podcast: What does it mean to be a good parent? Each child brings a new parenting challenge Parenting teaches you a lot about yourself How do we measure our success as a parent? Myth 1 - Being a good parent means to self-sacrifice Myth 2 - If you're a good parent you'll put your kids before your spouse Purchase Dadding Done Right or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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 discussed in today's podcast: Justin had a very difficult parenting week Kylie had a chance to spend some quality time with friends Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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 momentTopics discussed in today's podcast:Kylie's reading Mama Rising - Amy Taylor-Kabbaz The Anatomy of Peace - The Arbinger Institute Justin's reading Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid The Art of Insubordination - Todd B. Kashdan Act Natural - A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting - Jennifer Traig Purchase Teaching Kids Kindness or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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 & Amantha discuss her new book TimewiseTopics discussed in today's podcast: Amantha shares how she came up with the idea for her new book, Timewise A clever technique to stop you picking up your phone so much Building healthy habits Learning how to say no A physical device that helps curb phone usage Amantha's first podcast ep with us - #379 How I Work with Amantha ImberAmantha's podast - How I Work with Amantha ImberAmantha's new book - TimewisePurchase The Screaming Spiral or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

Why Dad's are angry and what they can do about itTopics discussed in today's podcast: WHY IS DAD SO MAD? Raising Raffi: The First Five Years Defining what it means to be a man Self discovery Parenting is about you, not about your kids Anger management Tips To Tame Anger The mantra - Be calm and kind Speak softly Speak to your angry self in the 3rd person Channel your inner mental mentor Do the opposite Seek professional help Purchase Pot, Pills & Parenting or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

Ways that we can help our children find joyTopics discussed in today's podcast:How to refill your child's joy tank Understand their sources of joy Connection Play Break the routine Get them to do hard things Artistic endeavours Purchase Building Better Boys or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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 discussed in today's podcast: How is parenting like playing the piano? Justin shares some of his experiences with his daughters this week Spend time with the kids Kylie shares about dealing with school refusal Sometimes it's worth pushing through the hard Get out of your kids way and allow them some autonomy Purchase 21 Days to a Happier Family or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

Ways that we can help our children find joyTopics discussed in today's podcast: Kylie is training for a 10km run "People say parenting is the hardest job in the world - they're wrong - growing up is. We all just forget how hard it was." - Draco Malfoy How to refill your child's joy tank Understand their sources of joy Connection Listen to the podcast on Monday for the rest of the list!Purchase “Justin-isms” PostersHappy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

The best ways to teach your kids about moneyTopics discussed in today's podcast: Learn more about the KIT app Where is the best place for kids to learn about money? Financial literacy vs financial capability Financial socialisation Delayed gratification Online games & marketing tactics Gambling Are parents feeling equipped to teach their kids about money? Talk about money Give your kids hands on experience with money Looks for ways to collaborate with your kids Find KIT on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedInDownload your Starting School Activity Book or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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 teaching values & respecting differencesTopics discussed in today's podcast: All families are different Spend time with people whose values and lifestyles are different to our own Racism and body confidence issues Create some perspective taking and some empathy If you want your daughter to love her body, you have to love yours Celebrate what your body can do Purchase Your Growth Guide or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

Is your anxiety having an impact on how you raise your kids?Topics discussed in today's podcast: We're seeing an increase in anxiety What is anxiety? Anxiety is necessary and natural Proportionate vs unproportionate anxiety Emotional contagion High emotions - low intelligence Helpful tips - Learn your triggers Model stress tolerance Explain our anxiety Make a plan Ask for help from your support network Set boundaries Under pressure we revert to our most practiced habit Create mindful practices Research review: the relation between child and parent anxiety and parental control: a meta-analytic reviewPurchase The Miss-connection Summit or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

Highlights from episode - #191 Dark Horses With Todd RosePurchase Pixel Perfect or find it in your Happy Families Membership - because a happy family doesn't just happenSend us your voice memos here: podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auFind 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.

Highlights from episode - #211 We Don't Need To Know Everything with Susan EngelPurchase A Parent's Guide to Autism or find it in your Happy Families Memberships - because a happy family doesn't just happen.Take a look at Dr Justin's Books in the Happy Families BookshopFind 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.

Highlights from episode - #264 The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey Part 2Purchase the webinar Better TogetherFind out more about our Happy Families Memberships - because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

Highlights from episode - #237 Lenore Skenazy - Meet the World's Worst MumPurchase Pixel Perfect or find it in your Happy Families Membership - because a happy family doesn't just happen.Want to be on the podcast? Send us your voice memos here: podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.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.

Highlights from episode - #249 Best of - Discipline, Punishment & Rewards with Dr Alfie KohnPurchase A Parent's Guide to Autism or find it in your Happy Families Memberships - because a happy family doesn't just happen.Take a look at Dr Justin's Books in the Happy Families Bookshop.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.