Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Just like dollars are the currency of our economy, attention is the currency of our relationships.Dr Justin Coulson on what Time Poor Families can do to connect effectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson answers the question, If our child is feeling left out, what can we do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson discusses how to Explore, Explain and Empower to guide children’s behaviour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson answers the question, Should I Make My Kid Play A Sport?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson discusses the 3 things you can do to help your kids find their tribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contrary to what you might think, kids don’t like bickering with each other! They just don’t have the communication skills. Dr Justin Coulson on how you can guide them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson addressing autonomy in children and how to encourage them to live expansivelySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson on Anxiety.How do we recognise it in our children, and what do we do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson discusses the blanket ban for VIC state primary schools on mobile devices and why this is in the best interests of the kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson discusses the response to the 60 Minutes story “Won’t Stop, Can’t Stop” (2nd September 2018), about teenagers addicted to computers, and gives practical advice on how to handle your tech-addicted child or teen. For more advice on this topic, look for these products in our Happy Families Online ShopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson and Julie Inman Grant: E-Safety Commissioner, discussing how to handle your children being exposed to inappropriate content and teaching them to react appropriately.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson on setting boundaries, getting teenagers to “do as they are told”, and the 3 E’s of effective discipline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As parents we have got to be having the conversations with our kids from around the age of 8 or 9, because chances are they are going to come across it in one form or another, on average, by the time they are 10 or 11. We’ve got to be talking to them early. And that means we’ve got to know how. Listen to Dr Justin Coulson’s advice on how to approach this sensitive topic. Please note: this podcast discusses explicit materialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson discusses why are our kids lacking motivation and what you can do about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When I was a kid”… Dr Justin Coulson answers whether or not “I turned out fine” validates making some parenting decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Am I never supposed to be without him?” Dr Justin Coulson discusses the crucial developmental stage of We Time and gives practical ideas for exhausted parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When do parents step in when their children are being bullied? Dr Justin Coulson helps parents understand the best way to deal with their children being bullied.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin Coulson helps parents to understand the difference between discipline and punishment and explains the three fundamentals of effective discipline – both in public and in our homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you help your child when they feel hopeless? Dr Justin recommends having a goal, a pathway and a belief. Listen to the episode to find out why. Find more like this in the Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fortnite craze has taken over the world! What should we do about it? Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little kids = Little problems Big kids = Big problems Adult kids = Well, that’s the topic for this week’s podcast. Find more like this in the Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin says that punishing our kids makes them selfish – even if we are punishing them because of their selfishness. Listen to the episode to find out why. Find more like this in the Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I recently joined Kerwin Rae on his Unstoppable with Kerwin Rae podcast to discuss how to raise resilient kids. Warning: Kerwin drops some coarse language towards the end of the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As parents, we want to make sure we give our children the best opportunities possible. But getting the balance of extra curricular activities right can be difficult. Find more like this in the Happy Families Store:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when your 2 year old refuses to go to bed? In this episode, Dr Justin provides some suggestion on how to calm our children and help them get to sleep. Find more like this in the Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you help your child develop critical thinking skills and feel confident in expressing their opinions? In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson looks at this question from lots of different perspectives from confidence to curiosity. Find more like this in the Happy Families Store:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

!The adolescent years can be a difficult time. How can you, as a parent, help guide and protect your teenager? In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin explains how to develop good relationships with your child. Find more like this in the Happy Families Store:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spend a lot of time critiquing young people for spending too much time on their phones, yet we as parents are just as guilty. In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin gives his thoughts on the matter. Find more like this in the Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When is a good time to step in, or when to step back and let our children handle the situation? In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses when and how it a parent should intervene. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we cope when our teens stop listening and start rebelling? In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses what to when teens want to break the rules and push the limits. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of prep kids getting suspended is growing at a concerning rate. In the latest episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses the reasons behind this and things we should think about. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research has revealed that almost 9 in 10 Australians say that their smartphone is their number 1 companion- ahead of their parents and their pets! In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin weighs in on this concerning fact. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schoolies is known for teenagers making silly decisions. In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses how do we deal with this end of school tradition. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses the time when our daughters turn from little princesses into the spawns of satan. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the episode today, Dr Justin discusses the phrase “post traumatic growth”, which is elaborated in more depth in his book “9 Ways to a Resilient Child”. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Halloween ok? Should we take part in this holiday? Dr Justin shares his thoughts on the topic in this episode. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr Justin explains the importance of having down time for both children and adults. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the way we set up our home can impact our children’s education? Dr Justin explains how something as simple as having books in your house can make all the difference. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode talks about balancing safety and fun- Should you be allowed to roll down a hill and risk getting hurt? Should we get rid of the monkey bars just because someone broke their arm? Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is the line when it comes to discipling someone else’s child? Dr Justin gives some suggestions and thoughts on this topic in this week’s episode. Find out more on this topic in the Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much privacy should you give a teenager? In this episode, Dr Justin talks about finding the balance between freedom and control. Find more like this is our Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the best way to discipline your children? That’s the topic of discussion in this week’s episode. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love languages are often discussed when it come to romantic relationships, but what about in the family? In this episode, Dr Justin discusses the value of time and understanding. Find more on this topic in the Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you want to be when you grow up? This episode discusses character vs career. Find more on this topic in the Happy Families Shops:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spending time together as a family is extremely important. In this episode, Dr Justin talks about setting aside time every weekend for communal activities. Find more on this topic at the Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an ever-evolving world, we have become more reliant on technology. In this latest episode, Dr Justin discusses the use of screens and social media in the family. Find more on this topic at the Happy Families Shop:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like you are being pulled in a million directions? Is balance in life really achievable? Dr Justin says no! Instead, let’s focus on being intentional. Listen and found out how! The 21 Days to a Happier Family Online program can help you get intentional with the things that matter to your family. TAKE A LOOKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it ever OK to ignore your children? Typically people think that by ignoring tantrums the problem will go away. But does it? Here are some alternative strategies you can try.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we respond to our kids when they come to us with questions about the BIG ISSUES? Dr Justin gives us some great tips and insights that will arm you with the right tools when the need arises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dads and sons. It can be a very special relationship. How can we nurture that connection, especially as those bright eyed boys become troublesome teens?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.