Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Highlights from episode - #294 Generation Alpha with Mark McCrindlePurchase 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 - #324 Fully Human with Steve BiddulphPurchase 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 - #329 Tricky Behaviours with Andrew FullerPurchase A Parent's Guide to Autism or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Take a look at Dr Justin's books here in the Happy Families Shop.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 - #344 Introducing Wally GoddardPurchase Anxiety in your Child the webinar.Find out more about 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 - #379 How I Work with Amantha ImberPurchase 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 reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeTopics discussed in today's podcast: We hear some listener responses from the smacking episode Justin references the book Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaleen Doucleff Justin shares an experience where he asked his daughters to help with a task Lilli finally gets to watch "She's The Man" 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.

*Mature themes included in this podcast*Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment Kylie's top 5 Untamed by Glennon Doyle Come As You Are by Emily Nagosaki Atomic Habits by James Clear The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd Justin's favs She Comes First by Ian Kerner Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaleen Doucleff 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.

How parents are coping post CovidTopics discussed in today's podcast: Study finds burnout among working parents resulted in more mental health concerns and punitive behavior toward kids Parent burnout Why women experience more burnout than men Cognitive load Additional needs of children and how that adds to parental burnout What are the solutions? The working parent burnout scale Find more about Dr Kate GawlinkPurchase 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 do kids refuse to go to school and how can we help them? Why do children refuse to go to school? Emotion based school avoidance Problematic absenteeism 1-2% of children experience school refusal What counts as school refusal? 8 solutions The Secret to Magic Mornings? Put the Kids to Work School Refusal   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 Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susie O'Brien has just written an explosive article for the Herald Sun in Victoria about smacking and corporal punishment, and how it should be outlawed.Its attracted a lot of media attention following the revelation that 6 in 10 young Australians had been smacked repeatedly by their parents, and that those 6 are nearly twice as likely to develop anxiety and depression as teens and adults.You can read Justin's 'I Turned Out Fine' article for the New York Times 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.

Every Friday Justin and Kylie look back at their week and discuss how they'll do better tomorrow with their parenting journey.Pre-order Justin's new book 'Dad's Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies' at Dymocks or Booktopia.Purchase the Building Better Boys webinar, or find it in your Happy Families Premium Membership.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 shares the latest academic studies related to parentingTopics discussed in today's podcast: Diet plays key role in ADHD symptoms in children Eating more fruit & vegetables reduces some of the symptoms of ADHD Food insecurity Frequent external childcare can affect children's behavior, survey suggests Problematic behaviour related to time spent in external childcare Children in childcare are exposed to other values Parenting Instagram accounts can make mothers feel supported, but also less competent The impact of parenting related Instagram accounts on Mums 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.

Justin & Kylie discuss helping our children develop resilienceTopics discussed in today's podcast: Justin and James discuss being a 'natural' vs. putting in 'hard work' Self-limiting beliefs Fixed mindset and growth mindset Motivating kids to try hard things Purchase 12 x A5 “Justin-isms” Posters from the Happy Families shop - 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 how to parent twinsTopics discussed in today's podcast: We hear from Justin's Mum, who raised two sets of twins! What does the science say? Let them be themselves Minimise comparison Starting School Activity BookPurchase Better Together 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.

If you want to make the most of most moments...Topics discussed in today's podcast: How we can be present & in the moment Leo Tolstoy Quote: “There is only one time that is important – NOW! It is the most important time because it is the only time that we have any power.” If you want to make the most of most moments, be where your feet are Let go of the agenda Transitions matter Awareness & being present Be focused & intentional Be open to spontaneity The biggest impediment to being present is exhaustion Take time to be grateful 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.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeTopics discussed in today's podcast: Monotask not multitask We hear from 2 podcast listeners Say yes The Coulson's are early risers Some days don't go the way you want them to Be intentional & purposeful Sometimes as a parent you need to set your expectations Purchase The Miss-connection SummitHappy 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 do you decide which extra curricular activities to put the kids into?Topics discussed in today's podcast: Take their age into account Experience vs learning a skill Available resources Don't force the 'life lessons' Competence & confidence What are your values? Competition can be undermining for kids wellbeing Purchase Better Together 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.

"Ready-made baby and toddler foods are a common choice for Australian families, as one in three young children eat these foods at least once a week, and one in five eat them most days. However, many parents are unaware these foods are often not healthy, and the majority falsely believe they are regulated by the government to ensure they provide good nutrition for children."Topics discussed in today's podcast: The latest RCH National Child Health Poll 'Ready-made baby foods: Do parents know the facts?’ How common is ready-made baby foods in Australian homes? Do parents know what's in ready-made food? Regulations in Australia for toddler food products How to choose the better products The most damaging product added into these foods Check the ingredients list & nutritional panel Find more from Dr Anthea Rhodes at RCH Poll or the Kids Health Info podcastPurchase 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 H

Arguments are inevitable, but what's the best way to have them?Topics discussed in today's podcast: Fighting in inevitable High conflict is linked to higher levels of negative symptoms in children Children that come from secure homes are less likely to choose high risk behaviours Children learn communication skills from their parents Children need to see positive conflict resolution Adult only conversations Use the 3 E's Find your FREE Starting School Activity Book in our online storeHappy 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 to have a conversation that doesn't lead to conflictTopics discussed in today's podcast: Fights that parents have to have with their kids Sleeping & eating Friends, parties & sleepovers Social media, alcohol & drugs, intimacy, pornography, dress What matters is how we have the conflict It's worth having a fight if their safety is at risk How to have a conversation that doesn't lead to conflict Justin's ladder metaphor The relationship should always come first It's not worth going to war over preferences Preferences vs principles Purchase 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.