Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

***Trigger warning - Episode discussses child abuse***Topics on the podcast today: Justin & Kylie discuss last night's episode of Parental Guidance Stranger danger conversation Statistics around child abuse 5 important things to talk to your kids about Most strangers are good people If a stranger approaches you, check with a parent If you're going somewhere with a stranger, always stay in public Heirarchy of helpers If you ever feel unsafe, find another adult Common sense rules If you feel unsafe, move away If a stranger promises you things, say no If a stranger ever touches you in a way that makes you feel unsafe, scream as loud as you can! How to help your children be safe around family/friends Your body is yours No one should ever touch your body If a person ever tells you to keep a secret related to your body, they're an untrustworthy person Talk to your parents Keeping our Children Safe from Child AbusePurchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics included in this episode: Parental Guidance aired last night The spanking debate We do the best we can until we know better The science is clear - smacking is ineffective Should smacking be illegal? What does the word punishment mean? The 3 E's Articles mentioned in this episode:The Fallacy of the ‘I Turned Out Fine’ ArgumentThe Spanking Debate: Changing Minds Takes a Generation7 Reasons Australia is WRONG about smacking our kidsPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie respond to a listener's question about why some kids thrive despite adversity. Children's personalities, temperaments and environments. One stable adult in a child's life. A sense of mastery over life. Listen to episode #375 Not What I Expected here.Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***Trigger Warning - Episode discusses infant loss***Topics on the podcast today:Kylie shares an emotional experience that made her reflect on her experiences with her childrenFor 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 FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke to some of the Happy Families Podcast listeners to discover what their most recent 'it's all been worth it' moment was.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 FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics on the podcast today: The history about sleep training Kylie shares her experience with sleep training What can we do? Educate yourself on normal sleep behaviour for your baby's age Be flexible Room sharing Breast milk supply Contact naps Baby wearing Partner involvement Little Sparklers & their Facebook pageThe Beyond Sleep Training Project & their Facebook pagePurchase Teens, Tweens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics on the podcast today: 6 more sleeps until Parental Guidance airs Justin & Kylie respond to a listener's question about boundaries Behaviour regulation Little People, Big Feelings Consistency Understanding developmental stages Lighten up 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 FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's why you should not imitate Mila Kunis, when she dished out some on-the-fly conflict resolution advice to her child.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 FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up for discussion in this week's I'll Do Better Tomorrow is using family traditions to help our children know that they belong to something bigger than themselves.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 FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Links to studies mentioned: Screen time and early adolescent health Developing a Representational Theory of Mind Physical Activity and Mental Health 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 FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.