Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

This week Justin and Kylie are taking a well earned break, and filling in on the podcast is Beck Delahoy. Beck is a Mum of 3, a parenting researcher, a home educator, and is challenging assumptions about what it means to parent on her Substack, which you can read here. In this episode Beck shares about how knowing intellectually about thoughts and feelings isn't always enough to control them. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] Purchase the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Justin and Kylie are taking a well earned break, and filling in on the podcast is Beck Delahoy. Beck is a Mum of 3, a parenting researcher, a home educator, and is challenging assumptions about what it means to parent on her Substack, which you can read here. In this episode Beck shares about how their family uses their activity jar. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] Purchase the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Justin and Kylie are taking a well earned break, and filling in on the podcast is Beck Delahoy. Beck is a Mum of 3, a parenting researcher, a home educator, and is challenging assumptions about what it means to parent on her Substack, which you can read here. In this episode Beck shares how a wicked mouse could help you get a little bit of cooperation from your kids! 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.

Every Friday Justin and Kylie look back on the week that was, reflecting on the wins and losses from family life. Topics discussed in today's episode: Showing compassion and empathy, even when it's hard Helping our kids do hard things, or things that they're afraid of....like needles Justin sleeps through everything! Justin's also been away a lot over the past week. The holiday that Kylie can't wait for, but might make Justin sick Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today at Happy Families it's the Raising Resilient Kids Summit! So Justin and Kylie chat about ways we can help our kids develop resilience, ahead of a day devoted to that very topic. The Raising Resilient Kids Summit is an online event, with multiple ways to participate. You can do the retreat, and block out the whole day to watch the entire summit as it drops. You can also listen to the summit as a podcast; you'll have lifetime access, so there's no time pressure. Or you can choose the on demand option - our highlight reels will give you the gist of what's in each session. Come back and refer to the resources as you need them! Learn practical tools and techniques to: Give your kids the best start for a resilient life Help them to accept the gift of failure Support their identity development Use humour to build their resilience Stay calm during life’s trickier moments The speaker lineup includes: Justin Coulson | Raising Resilient Kids | 10am Maggie Dent | 10 Building Blocks to Resilience | 11am Jessica Lahey | The Gift of Failure | 12pm Marty Wilson | The Funny Business of Resilience | 1pm James Anderson | Resilience & the Skill of Learning | 2pm Alfie Kohn | Unconditional Parenting | 3pm Dr Robert Brooks | Coping with Adversity | 4pm Yasmin London | Digital Resilience | 5pm Michael McQueen | Post Covid World Kids | 6pm Dr Laura Markham | Calm Parents, Happy Kids | 7pm Justin Coulson | Live Q&A | 8pm Click here for more information and to register. 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* Topics included in this episode - Detective Superintendent Jayne Crossling shares about a new book created by the AFP & ACCCE - Jack Changes The Game Keeping children safe from online grooming Is there an age that's too young to discuss online grooming? Find the book in your school's library A family online safety contract 7 Day Family Online Safety Challenge ACCCE with the AFP Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to parent on the same page Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie share the things they've disagreed on in parenting Having conversations without the children present Obtaining alignment Know what you want & why Learn to articulate yourself The 3 E's - Explore, Explain & Empower Children need stability Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coulson family has some BIG news! Topics included in this episode - Coulson daughter #1 is having a baby! Justin & Kylie are going to be Grandparents! What they're most excited about What they're most worried about Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Friday Justin and Kylie look back on the week that was, reflecting on the wins and losses from family life. Topics discussed in today's episode: Justin & Kylie share about their anniversary getaway Justin's been away all week When you can't be with your kids, make sure you connect Kylie's been drawing with the girls Kylie received a nice email from her daughter living abroad Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March's Book Club - Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment. Kylie's reading Bonds That Make Us Free by Terry Warner Justin's reading The Case Against The Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry Love Stories by Trent Dalton Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do parents best support their neuordiverse kids with food? Topics discussed in today's episode: How family meals look different with a neurodivergent child Sensory challenges/differences at meal times Helping children become aware of their body's needs Eating at school Food selections Autonomy Cook/shop together 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/ Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic Topics discussed in today's episode: Justin & Kylie are celebrating 25 years of marriage 25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic Don't keep score It's not brilliant all the time We're not the same people The big values matter Privacy is important Going to bed mad is okay Balance your mutual & personal interest Always order extra bread rolls Never measure contribution Prioritising intimacy Confirmation bias can be really strong No issue should ever be allowed to become bigger than your love Never add to your spouse's struggle Marry the person you love being with more than anyone else, then work super hard to keep it that way Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic Topics discussed in today's episode: Justin & Kylie are celebrating 25 years of marriage 25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic Skin to skin contact A loving, thriving marriage is a choice Seeing each other as equal counterparts How can I better support you today? My love is bigger than any problem we have Gratitude is key to happiness When I meet your needs, you're better able to meet mine Regular, uninterrupted, scheduled, intentional time alone Daily acts of kindness "I love you" is shown On the bad days, remind yourself why you said yes Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in today's episode: Justin is taking Kylie away for their 25th anniversary Kylie is trying new creative outlets Play is critical Doing hard things Justin is riding again Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in today's episode: The Explosive Child, by Dr Ross Greene an associate clinical professor at Harvard Medical School CPS model Inflexibility + inflexibility = Meltdown Problem solving proactively The truth about consequences Punishment vs problem solving Lives In The Balance Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in today's episode: The Explosive Child, by Dr Ross Greene an associate clinical professor at Harvard Medical School Kids do well if they can Flexibility & adaptability Problem solving High emotions, low intelligence Lagging skills research Motivation vs ability How to work with intensely rigid children Problem solving Explore, Explain, Empower Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to explain the need for psychological help to your child Topics discussed in today's episode: Teach your children that you don't have all the answers and sometimes we need to reach out to people who do 3 basic psychological needs that must be met Do you want space or do you want a cuddle? Coping skills Behaviour regulation Emotional regulation Normalise it Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin shares a sneak peek into the next summit from Happy Families Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie are about to celebrate their 25th anniversary Justin is planning a big surprise Raising Resilient Kids Summit on the 30th of March Justin shares a study on kids & resilience Why resilience is a buzz word right now The lineup for the 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.

Every Friday Justin and Kylie look back on the week that was, reflecting on the wins and losses from family life. Topics discussed in today's episode: Kylie returns refreshed from a week away at a health retreat. The things Justin learnt from flying solo...there is a lot of driving! Being grateful for what we have and showing empathy to others. Get in touch with your questions and feedback to [email protected] Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin speaks with Dr Anthea Rhodes about parents and play Topics included in this episode - Dr Anthea Rhodes from RCH National Child Health Poll Australian Families: How We Play How play has changed over the years Play is repetitive Bandit from Bluey has set a high bar Options for play partners Screen play Outside play Risk taking & safety concerns Extracurricular activities 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.

Introducing a brand new show on SBS - The Swap Topics included in this episode - Just introduces Ali Kadri, CEO of the Islamic College of Brisbane The Swap on SBS Ali shares why the show was created Holy envy Religious differences 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 juggling work and parenthood Topics included in this episode - The increasing cost of living Justin & Kylie share a personal story about their past financial struggles Get creative Routine Predictability Give them in fantasy what they can't have in reality 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 shares a sneak peek of Thursday's FREE webinar, a Resilient Parent Topics included in this episode - Justin reads an email from a listener What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT writes a poem about school refusal Justin shares how he plans to use ChatGPT in his 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.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - Mom explains why she doesn't teach her kids about 'stranger danger' and it makes a ton of sense Kaboose App Justin shares some feedback from a listener about the Roald Dahl episode Justin & Kylie enjoyed the Richard Marx concert The Coulson's say goodbye to their 2nd daughter 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's happening in parenting in the news? Topics included in this episode - 'We love kids but it's time to take control': Restaurant bans anyone under 10 Rihanna credits motherhood for headlining Super Bowl show: 'You can do anything' Instant noodles are a leading cause of childhood burn injuries, new study Wild way Australian kids are outsmarting new school phone bans Aunt sparks outrage after taking toddler for 'mullet' haircut, without permission 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 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.