Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss the in's & out's of pocket money How old should children be to get pocket money? How much should we pay them? Teach them to save Teach them about charitable donations, sacrifice & delayed gratification Be consistent Purchase a ticket to our live webinar tonight - Pot, Pills & ParentingPurchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our 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: Justin & Kylie took the kids and spent some time getting away together They took the kids to the Easter show Justin shares about a difficult phone call with Kylie, who was very upset Kylie shares about Miss Emily who received lots of presents for her birthday 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Doctor Ethan Kross about teaching our children (and ourselves) how to learn to harness self control. Diverting attention The Batman effect Inner mental mentors Psychological self distance The Toolbox Project The implications of teaching children self-control strategies For a happy 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Parents have been struggling with their teenager's mood swings since the dawn of time. There is a better way! Emotional regulation The marshmallow experiment Mood swings Reflect their emotions Emotion coaching Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our 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:Justin speaks with Professer Sarah Coyne about her 20 years of study on the impact of media on children & families.Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Australia has recently been listed as the second in the world for bullying. How did we let this happen? What can we do about it? For a happy 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Whether it be Facebook, TikTok, Instagram or Snapchat, if your kids are on social media they ARE going to exposed to things you don’t want them to see. What’s the appropriate age for social media? How long can we keep our kids wrapped safely in bubble wrap? When do we start to remove some of those layers? Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our 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:Justin speaks with Dr Kathryn Modecki about the true impact of mobile phones on our families.To learn more about the study mentioned or to participate in the next one, please click here.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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***This episode is not intended for children***Topics discussed in this episode: The story of Chanel Contost How can school & home collaborate on sex education? Access to information Sex education needs to be wholistic & comprehensive Rape & Sexual Assault Research & AdvocacySpring FeverBig Talk EducationFor a happy 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode:Justin speaks with Ant Williams about his career in sports psychology, his accomplishments in free diving and how doing so has taught him life lessons that helped him become a better parent.Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our 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: Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Lenore Skenazy - president of Let Grow, a non-profit promoting childhood independence and resilience, and founder of the Free-Range Kids movement. Lenore is a mother who lives in Queens and her controversial decision to let her then-9-year-old son take the New York City Subway home alone became a national story and prompted massive media attention. She was dubbed, "America's Worst Mom." For a happy 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: What's the right age for a sleepover? Get to know the families & ask the right questions Talk to your child & go over the ground rules Give them an out For a happy 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Coulson daughter #2 is working with children and getting a sense of what life is like post-school Why traditions matter Traditions give you a sense of identity Traditions gather your family together Purchase The Do's & Don't of Discipline or find it in our 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: I-spy Spotto I went to the shops and I bought The alphabet game Car cricket Old MacDonald Had A Farm Bingo This Is The Song That Never Ends Peel The Avocado The Fart Game Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie's struggling with a particularly challenging child The negativity bias The importance of reflection Justin plays Push Dad Off The Bed with his girls Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Problematic Internet Use and Depression Fathers' Involvement in Infant Parenting Over-responsive parenting 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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Madonna shares about how she wrote her newest book Ten-Ager What issues are 10 year old girls facing? Friendships & the drive to fit in Do our daughters know how to cultivate their friendships? Labelling Bullying Physical fitness Physical affection Learn more about Madonna King and purchase her book Ten-AgerPurchase The Do's & Don't of Discipline or find it in our 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: What happens to children whose parents pay them to succeed? What are the cons? Explore, Explain, Empower Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares the story of their first daughter learning how to drive. It didn't end well! Fast is slow and slow is fast Justin shares a story about working for his father & how he learnt about the process of induction Kylie takes one of their daughters through the process of induction in laundry Purchase The Do's & Don't of Discipline or find it in our 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Does helping out our kids with forgotten items make us good or bad parents? Justin shares how he dealt with a daughter who refused to put on her seat belt "Autonomy supported parenting is hard work" For a happy 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.