Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Topics discussed in this episode: A sneak peek into The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline The fundamental flaw in the way people understand discipline The actual definition of discipline Children are people too People matter, things don't Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin shares the story of a listener who had a parenting win Kylie shares her feelings about one of their teenage daughters who has started dating Learning to let go Purchase a ticket to Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss who was the favourite child in their childhood homes Whether there is a favourite or not, children's perception is actually what matters most What are the triggers that make children feel like there's a favourite in the family? Research shows that we're more likely have a favourite when the child is easy to get along with There are no positives when it comes to favouritism Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie open up about their personal struggle with Kylie's hormonal cycle If you're struggling, please seek medical help For a happy family, try our Happy Families Membership. Because happy families don't just happen!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.

Topics discussed in this episode: The history of Time-Out Praise and rewards, just like punishments, are really about power The positive reinforcement we're removing during time out is LOVE Time-out ruptures your relationship Time-out communicates the conditionality of our love We have to work out a way of doing things WITH children, rather than doing things TO them Children should be loved for who they are, not what they do What to do instead? We need to move beyond behaviour Learn more about Alfie KohnWebinar Dr Justin mentioned - Tweens, Teens & Screens (Also included in our Happy Families Membership)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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Great holidays don't just happen. You need a plan. Match your holiday activities with your family's energy levels Check out your friends' holidays for ideas Tripadvisor reviews Local city council websites Pinterest Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of DisciplineJoin the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: BDAS Justin & Kylie discuss their journey as parents from where they started to now Join the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares sweet stories of two of their daughter's emotional moments Justin shares some tips on how to help our children through grief Avoidance reinforces anxiety Purchase Tweens, Teens & ScreensJoin the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: The Tooth Fairy made a visit to the Coulson household What's an appropriate age to start dating? Get curious, not furious. Ask questions. Discuss the natural consequences of dating Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of DisciplineJoin the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Marc shares about his traumatic childhood, his Uncle Marvin and how their relationship led him to his career in emotional intelligence. How to encourage your child to open up to you about how they're feeling Find out more about Marc BrackettJoin the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: How to find your own village Justin & Kylie discuss their multiple inter-state moves Kylie shares ways that she has found to help make friends Purchase a copy of Tweens, Teens & Screens or access it in our Happy Families Memberships.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.

Topics discussed in this episode:Justin & Kylie both share an experience with two of their daughters.Purchase a ticket to the Do's & Don'ts of DisciplineJoin us in our Happy Families Memberships.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss how to making your afternoons run smoothly Let them have some down time When should you start homework? How much screen time should you give your child? When's the best time to go over your child's day? Justin's homework letter.Download the Technology Tickets.Purchase a ticket to Tweens, Teens & ScreensJoin us in our Happy Families Memberships.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Is acceptance or rejection going to bring out the best in your child? How to respond when your child does something completely 'unacceptable'. The 3 most important words your child can hear Your child may BE accepted by you, but do they FEEL accepted? Purchase Tweens, Teens & ScreensLast night for Book Club is tonight! Join us in our Happy Families Memberships.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: When children are constantly praised for doing 'the right thing', they start to feel as though they're only lovable when they behave If kids feel like there are strings attached to their parents love, it gets in the way of healthy development Dr Justin shares a wonderful moment with one of his daughters Care that has to be earned isn't worthy of being called care If there's unconditional love present, praise is unnecessary. And if unconditional love is not present, praise is certainly not going to help Webinar Dr Justin mentioned - Why we should End the Praise Craze (Also included in our Happy Families Membership)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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Every family has their own rules Strategies for parents Find your village Decipher if it's something you child is mature enough for Involve your children in decision making Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of DiscipleJoin the Happy Family team in our Happy Families Memberships.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie receive some feedback about their podcast from their nieces Justin shares the story of the gold flecks What are the gold flecks in your family life? Join the Happy Family team in our Happy Families Memberships.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares a story about her very difficult morning What are your parenting triggers? Triggers can be controlled H.A.L.T.S How did Kylie pull the morning together? Purchase a ticket to Tweens, Teens & Screens.All webinars are included in our Happy Families Memberships.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Creating family traditions The Coulson Christmas stocking tradition Traditions don't just give us memories and roots, they also gives us optimism & hope for the future Justin's favourite birthday traditions Some traditions are born out of hardship Be intentional with your family time & traditions will create themselves Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of DisciplineJoin Kylie for Book Club in our Happy Families MembershipFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: It's been a difficult year for the class of 2020 What motivates your child? Is University right for your child? How to help your child discover their passion & the skills they'll need to make it a reality You need to know who your child is, not who they are 'meant to be'. Our children are the experts in them. Should we be encouraging gap years? Learn more about Adina GlickmanWatch Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families MembershipFind 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 discussed in this episode: Shane Warne's 21 year old son Jackson receiving heat on Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here for his fussy eating habits. Justin & Kylie discuss their 10 year old fussy eater Creating family food rules Justin is regular human and thinks coriander is disgusting. Kylie is from another planet and says she enjoys it. Food neophobia Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families.Join the Happy Family team by subscribing to our online membership.Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Intention is critical Weekly couples inventory 3 questions to ask each other Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families.Join the Happy Family team by subscribing to our online membership.Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: How we can help initiate our sons into adulthood When contemporary culture doesn't offer rites of passage, they will create their own Youth today are competing with the world, not just their community Tribal instincts What can parents/teachers/schools do? Find Andrew Lines on Facebook or his website.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families.Join the Happy Family team by subscribing to our online membership.Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: The bucket metaphor Your morning starts the night before How to wake up with connection, rather than correction or direction Don't tell, ask. Use gentle reminders To join Kylie for Book Club, check out our Happy Families Memberships.Current Book Club book - 21 Days to a Happier Family.Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie's second daughter graduating year 12 Career or character? Justin's transition from his successful radio career into psychology University is not for kids, it's for adults. It's not about getting your kids through university, it's about getting university through them. Full time earning or full time learning. Take the pressure off in year 12. Buy a ticket to tonight's Tweens, Teens & Screens webinar or log into your Happy Families Membership for access.Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: How much is too much screen time? It's okay to have screen time & to use social media. 6 C's of screen time - Consumption, Creation, Connection, Content, Context & your Child Active vs passive screen time How to pull your children away from screens & into quality family time Buy a ticket to tonight's Tweens, Teens & Screens webinar or log into your Happy Families Membership for access.Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie tell us all about their terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.Email us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can get mindless obedience in the short term if the reward is juicy enough or the punishment is awful enough. What you can never get is a child who is happy, more ethical, more compassionate, caring or more of an independent thinker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the tradition of harmless pranks turns into despicable and illegal acts. How did we get here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your next family holiday CAN be great. Here's some tips from Kylie & I. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big changes are happening on the Happy Families podcast. Please welcome our brand new co-host, Mrs Happy Families!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents have been struggling with their teenager's mood swings since the dawn of time. There is a better way!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with John Maclean - an Australian triathlete, rower, and motivational speaker. John had a promising rugby career in his youth but he became a paraplegic after being knocked from his bicycle by a truck in 1988. It was what he did next that changed his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has recently been listed as the second in the world for bullying. How did we let this happen and what can we do about it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. So what’s the appropriate age for social media? How long can we keep our kids wrapped safely in bubble wrap? And when do we start to remove some of those layers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Doctor Ethan Kross about teaching our children (and ourselves) how to learn to harness self control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to the suicide that has been circulating on social media this week, Dr Justin spoke with the ABC about how to talk with our children about it.In this special podcast, Justin guides us through:* the different reactions our children could be having to being exposed* how to respond to those who are trying to exploit the footage for social capital* the questions to ask your kids that will help them express their own thoughts and feelings* how to counteract the dehumanisation that often occurs when violence is portrayed through screens* how to empower your kids to utilise their own moral compass when it comes to online contentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Dr Renee Engeln about how our cultural obsession with appearance hurts our daughters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Professer Sarah Coyne about her 20 years of study on the impact of media on children & families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Mem Fox about her childhood growing up in Africa and how those experiences shaped who she would eventually become as not only an author, but a mother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Dr Justin Patchin, a global expert on teens & technology, about adolescent online behaviour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Jessica Rowe about the difficulties she’s faced as a mother and why she calls herself a ‘crap housewife’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson 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 – http://www.modernlifestudy.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Professor Wendy Grolnick about her work in the psychology of parental control. They discuss the 3 things that parents can do to make their families happier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season One, Episode One of Parenting in Perspective.This week Dr Justin Coulson 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson discusses the purpose of parenting experts and why it’s a good thing that modern day parents are so engaged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson discusses how parents can cope with their child’s changing moods and temperaments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson discusses what step parents can do to foster genuine connections with their new step children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson discusses the best ways to solve marital conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.