Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Ever feel like you’re stuck in the loop of “How was your day?” and hearing “meh” in response? Justin and Kylie share research-backed strategies for having meaningful conversations with your children, including five core questions that build emotional intelligence and resilience. Learn why timing and technique matter more than the questions themselves, and discover how these conversations can significantly reduce anxiety and depression in children. Key Points:- The power of well-timed, meaningful conversations- How conversations build executive function and emotional regulation- The connection between parent-child discussions and mental health- Why traditional questions often fail to engage kids- The importance of timing and technique in family discussionsResearch Highlights:- Harvard's Center on the Developing Child: Back-and-forth conversations build executive function- Minnesota longitudinal study: Regular meaningful conversations improve emotional intelligence- Arizona St