Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeTopics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks about the time he spent with Dr Shefali at her event last week Why do we make our kids do things they don't want to do? Justin takes his daughters surfing, involuntarily The Coulson's have a Super Saturday that didn't go to plan Purchase Teaching Kids Kindness or find premium content with a 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.

Have you taught your teens enough to go out into life and succeed?Topics discussed in today's podcast: 100 Essential Life Skills Teens Needs to Learn at Home Saying 'no' Setting goals Communicating with & getting to know teachers Read bank statements Using ride share apps Mail a package Address an envelope Turn off an overflowing toilet What to do in a power outage Laundry Walk away from anything Finding a doctor/accountant Eating healthy Manage subscription services Basic first aid Understand medical coverage Complete a LinkedIn profile Write a resume Dress for an interview Drink safely Obtaining birth control When to seek medical attention Turn off a smoke alarm Fire extinguisher Grown & FlownPurchase The Screaming Spiral webinar 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.

What science has told us about the risks and dangers of vaping Topics discussed in today's podcast: Lexi Frydenberg Vaping in Australia Regulations and how kids are getting around them What science has told us about the risks and dangers RCH poll Parents are not aware of the health risks Parents are asking for more regulation EVALI disease Exploding vapes Nic-sick Find Dr Lexi Frydenberg on the Kids Health Info podcastPurchase the Pot, Pills & Parenting webinar 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.

Vaping… why are our kids doing it and what we can do about it. Dr Lisa Damour introduces herself E-cigarette usage among teenagers has more than double in recent times Why are kids doing it? Our kids are victims of a sophisticated marketing scheme Designers have made vapes incredibly attractive Adolescent brains aren't fully developed until mid 20's Vaping is socially rewarding How should we talk to our kids about this? Get curious, not furious Understand, don't reprimand Explore, don't explode Open a discussion with questions, not lectures Purchase Pixel Perfect Webinar and find premium content with a 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.

Answering a listener question - "How do you support kids to be more assertive with their peers?"Topics discussed in today's podcast: Identitiy & development What does 'being your own person' really mean? Positives & negatives of personal qualities Assertiveness training The I-message Allowing children to have a voice and be heard Actively and expressly encourage your children to have an opinion at home Children need to know that you won't dismiss or disapprove of their emotions Purchase the Better Together webinar 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.

Navigating the sagas, challenges, and adversities of life.Topics discussed in today's podcast: Meltdown in the shops Smart parenting Inspiration from Hamish Blake Sharing your love at bedtime Connection 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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie's naming process with their daughters Taylor A. Humphrey, the professional baby namer #460 What’s in a Name? Predictors of resilience Reading helps with resilience, particularly for those at risk Aussie study on resilience and reading NZ study (Otago) about building memories and greater resilience Reminiscing Active & constructive conversations Purchase Pixel Perfect Webinar and find premium content with a 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 much sleep do our teenagers really need to be getting?Topics discussed in today's podcast: Teenage sleep is worse than ever Teenager's sleep clock is naturally later to bed, later to rise The second wind Light delays sleep Tips for winding down Dark room for sleep Dim lights up to 2 hours before bed time Turn screens off Give kids the impression that the whole household is winding down NSW government is looking at starting school earlier Can we adjust a teenager's body clock? Anxiety & depression are on the rise Teenagers need at least 8-9 hours of sleep per night Purchase Generation Sleepless or The Happy SleeperPurchase the Miss-Connection Summit 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.

Topics discussed in this episode: What the research says about playing with guns If you do let your kids play with toy/nerf guns some tips for safe play Red flags around aggressive or manipulative behaviour Purchase The Growth Guide Webinar and find premium content with a 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.

A special Anzac day episode with Dr Justin Coulson. Lest we forget.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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time.Topics discussed in today's podcast: Kids finish some well known sayings Justin's verbal crutches Touch points Unspectacular moments One of the Coulson girls is getting creative with her money making endeavours Kylie shares a moment from her childhood 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.

What parents can do to encourage their children to manage their own risksTopics included in this episode: Watch Old Enough on Netlfix Justin & Kylie discuss the errands they did as small children In Japan, there is a culture of neighbourhoods functioning as a village Helicopter parenting #237 Lenore Skenazy - Meet the World's Worst Mum How much freedom do we give? What if something happens? 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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin speaks with associate Professor Jenet EricksonTopics included in this episode: The different roles that mothers and fathers can offer their children Mothers impact development by building core Fathers impact how children relate to the outside world Mums and Dads hold their babies differently A key predictor of college graduation is the involvement of a father Blue brain vs pink brain Fathers promote risk taking Nuturing is both holding close AND letting go Children benefit from both processes Daughters whose fathers are not present are more likely to engage sexually at a younger age Boys need to see their fathers showing love to women and children in non sexual ways Gender and Parenthood by Brad Wilcox Love is happiness. The intentional family is a ritualising family 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.a

There has been a push recently for the teaching of resilience in schools - but should teachers be forced to teach wellness and psychology in the classroom?Topics discussed in today's podcast: Why the home is the best place for teaching resilience and some tips for parents Being flexible, goals, values and circumstances The importance of parents being hope builders For a happier family try a 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 #137 Punishment & Rewards with Alfie KohnFor a happier family try a 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 #119 What Does Free Diving & Parenting Have In Common? (Featuring Ant Williams)For a happier family try a 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 #128 Self Control Can Be A Learned Behaviour (Featuring Ethan Kross)For a happier family try a 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 #270 Maggie Dent on Raising Boys Part 2First conversation with Maggie - #269 Maggie Dent on Raising Boys Part 1For more information on Maggie Dent and her book From Boys to MenFor a happier family try a 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 #319 The A to Z of Feelings with Andrew FullerAndrew Fuller's new book The A to Z of FeelingsFor a happier family try a 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 #324 Fully Human with Steve BiddulphLearn more about Steve Biddulph and his new book Fully HumanFor a happier family try a 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.