Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin speaks with Michelle Mitchell about her new book - Tweens Topics included in this episode - Tweens by Michelle Mitchell What is the difference between tweens and teens? Changes in social behaviour Perspective taking Comparisons Physical changes Cognitive changes Self esteem Technology Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February's Book Club - Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment. Justin's reading Guns, Germs & Steel by Jared Diamond Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood Get It Done by Ayelet Fishbach Silas Marner by George Elliot Freely Determined by Kennon M Sheldon That All Shall Be Saved by David Bentley Hart Kylie's reading Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon Birds of a Feather Book Club The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to do when your kid hates school! Topics included in this episode - Sneak peek for tonight's webinar - How To Help When School Sucks Tips for parents Attitude is everything Finding purpose in school Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie are headed to the Richard Marx concert Coulson daughter #2 is headed to the other side of the world Kylie had a rough week & called her Dad Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie share how they feel about the censorship of Roald Dahl's books Topics included in this episode - Puffin are making changes to Roald Dahl's work Words like "fat" and "ugly" have been removed Gender neutral terms are being used "The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there." Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Dr Mona think about gentle parenting? Topics included in this episode - Justin speaks with Dr Mona Delahooke Brain-Body Parenting Responsive parenting Permissive parenting Reading your child's cues Bottom-up behaviours are instinctual Behavioural biomarkers What to do instead Red & green zones Being responsive with time constraints Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about reasonable expections for kids & chores Topics included in this episode - Kylie shares her experience of being pregnant & family life continuing Justin shares a sneak peek of his new book Force creates resistance What are the developmental realities? Involvement Competence Hunt, Gather, Parent Autonomy It's a long game Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting Topics included in this episode - Adverse Childhood Experiences Which generation experiences the most ACE's? Time pressure today Life is getting harder for a lot of us What does communicating online do to our brains? Research articles mentioned Adverse Childhood Experiences Across Birth Generation and LGBTQ + Identity, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2019 Technologically-assisted communication attenuates inter-brain synchrony Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - An update on Justin wanting to quit parenting Justin reads an email from a listener A surfing metaphor Kylie shares how she struggles to support Justin when he's having a hard time Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are a parent, how do you comfort your child after a major loss? Justin chats with Christine Layton form ABC Perth How we can talk to our kids about grief The emotion train What behaviours do grieving children exhibit? Acknowledge their pain Avoidance reinforces anxiety How to prepare a child for a funeral Shenton College's Facebook post Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How best to support your greiving child Topics included in this episode - Kristy introduces herself & Feel The Magic 1 in 20 of children in Australia will lose a parent by the time they're 18 Grief is isolating Camp Magic How children usually respond to grief How parents should respond to their child's grief Feel it to heal it Use your words intentionally Look after yourself & your grief Learn more about Kristy Thomas & Feel The Magic Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to cope when your kids are fighting Topics included in this episode - "Such a Good Dad" song How to help your kids navigate the conflict in healthy ways Teach them that high emotions = low intelligence Soft start ups If emotions are high, sort it out later The vicious circle Psychological distancing Problem solving Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content warning - Parental discretion advised* Is it risky to post photos of your children online in their school uniform? How often are these photos used in grooming & sexual extortion cases? How to post online safely Use appropriate privacy settings Do you know all of your 'friends' on social media? Have conversations very early around devices & social media ACCCE with the AFP Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - School refusal is beginning again in the Coulson house Justin is tired & struggling with parenting right now Kylie is struggling with one of her daughters preparing to move out Purchase How to Help When School Sucks Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we be encouraging Valentine's Day traditions during childhood? Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie share their childhood Valentine's Day memories The history of St Valentine's Day Should kids have a Valentine? Teaching children the art of expressing love The Coulson Valentine's Day tradition Inclusivity Consent Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What conversations should we be having with our kids at the start of the term? Topics included in this episode - Getting into the mindset We are our child's primary educator Outsourcing education What are we teaching our kids? We're all on the same team What do we send our kids to school for? Is learning a competition? Learning is about relationships Learn more about Gabbie Stroud Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to help your sensitive child Topics included in this episode - How to handle other people's opinions/judgments about your children It's none of our business what other people think of us Be careful not to label your own child The emotion train analogy Separation anxiety Pre-arm your child Give them something to look forward to School avoidance How to Help when School Sucks School Refusal Purchase How to Help When School Sucks Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content warning - topics discussed are not appropriate for children* Topics included in this episode - A recent survey has found that over 30% of teen boys look up to internet celebrity and self-described misogynist Andrew Tate. A recent online spat with climate activist Greta Thunberg led to his arrest on human trafficking charges in Romania, after Tate left a clue to his location in one of the posts. Why are teenage boys resonating with the messages of Andrew Tate, and how can we respond as parents? You can read the ABC article that Justin refers to here. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Marie Kondo breaking news Kylie is enjoying school going back School refusal Justin's running with his girls Purchase How to Help When School Sucks Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tips to make lunch time a little easier Topics included in this episode - Why is it so challenging for so many families? How to support kids with special needs Problem solve together School is not the time to be stretching our kids Food safety Learn more about Deb Blakley from Kids Dig Food To access the Feed Your Picky Eater [without going crazy] evergreen online course for parents: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/resources/ Book an appointment with an APD from the Kids Dig Food team: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/appointments/ Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embrace Your Body Topics included in this episode - Justin speaks with Australian of the year, Taryn Brumfitt The issue of body image Body image influences social groups, identity, and social media Is there a difference in body image issues between boys and girls? Beauty is heavily influenced by society Beauty has nothing to do with how someone looks How do we stop kids from losing their perception of true beauty? Be the role model for fun Purchase The Miss-connection Summit Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we be expecting our kids to complete their homework? Topics included in this episode - Justin shares his strong opinions on homework What is the theory behind why we gives kids homework? What does the science say? Tutoring vs homework Kylie shares her thoughts on homework Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helping your kids thrive at school Topics included in this episode - Easy afternoons & easy evenings Prepare them for 5 days a week Sleep is not a luxury item Mornings begin the night before Meet other parents Foster relationships Support their autonomy Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - First week back at school School fees Justin didn't holiday very well Kylie's on a health journey A Coulson birthday party Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics included in this episode - Renee Jain is an award-winning tech entrepreneur turned speaker and certified life coach and she spoke to Justin about anxiety and how it plays it in young children. Renee is the founder of GoZen! - which helps kids with their emotional wellbeing. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer all your extra curricular activity questions Topics included in this episode - Season 2 of Parental Guidance is coming SOON How many extra curricular activities should our kids be doing? Follow your children's interest Relationships matter Should you let them change their mind? It's okay to push a little bit Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tips to help start the new school year right Topics included in this episode - Help them be familiar with the school Wear in the school shoes Learn to tie shoe laces Meet the teacher earlier Organise a play date before school starts Communicate extra needs with the teacher Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Getting the routine right for school mornings Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - What to do when you're kids say they're bored! Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Journalist, broadcaster and TV host Amanda Keller sat down with Justin for a lightning round - a series of short, sharp questions about parenting life. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - When have things been best for your family? Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - The simple things that make family life work Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Tips on how to manage parent fatigue Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Tips on summer sleepovers, what age is appropriate, how to keep your kids safe during this summer sleepover season. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Media entrepreneur Mia Freedman has two boys and she discusses how she defines masculinity as well as her parenting journey. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Road trips are a quintessential part of summer life; here's how to make your road trip a success, in stead of the kids driving everyone car-azy. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Ways to make your day at the beach a totally epic summer experience! Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Why forming positive habits, especially those with our kids and in our families is so important. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Ideas on how to motivate your kids and set goals as a family. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Broadcaster and author Madonna King about how daughters can thrive through time spent with their fathers. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Why putting pen to paper and journalling might help you to do life better in 2023. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Justin and Kylie discuss some ways they are going to be better parents in 2023. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin announces the brand new Parenting ADHD course. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Series Topics included in this episode - Dr Kaylene Henderson tells us what babies and young children need from us Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from all of us at Happy Families! Purchase Parenting ADHD [the Course] Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie share their favourite Christmas movies Topics included in this episode - G rated options The Polar Express Klaus Arthur Christmas Elf Home Alone Santa Clause Honourable (grown up) mentions Christmas Chronicles Bad Santa The Holiday Purchase Tis the Season to be Cranky or How to Unspoil your Kids this Christmas Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Brad discuss an article released by the Oxford Internet Institute Topics included in this episode - When should a parent be worried about their child's screen time? What are the warning signs? Impacted sleep Why are boys (in particular) so drawn into games and screens? Learn more about Brad Marshall, The Unplugged Psychologist 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 Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content warning. This episode is not meant for children's ears Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie share 3 quick tips to embrace Christmas with your young children Traditions (even the accidental ones) Get excited The Christmas Book Flood Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin makes a special announcement. A brand new course is being launched on January 18th 2023. Early bird special (only $99) finishes 31st December. Find all the details here: https://happyfamiliesfamilyeducation.ac-page.com/parenting-adhd-the-course Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin announces the brand new Parenting ADHD course.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.