Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Topics discussed in this episode: How our phones distract us from life Distraction free phones Nudge theory What Amantha has done in her home to make it a distraction free zone How to make hard work fun Chronotypes How I Work with Amantha ImberGreg McKeown, EffortlessPurchase 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 included in this episode: Getting started, pushing through & keep things moving Learning to be comfortable with feeling uncomfortable An analogy about space shuttles & perserverance Kylie shares an anecdote about their family choosing to do something hard 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 discussed in this episode: Why there's no such thing as the perfect school Why kids, especially our senior students, should stress less when it comes to grades and test scores School marketing and university created scarcity Read Justin's thoughts on homework in this article.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.

It's that time of the week where we sit back and reflect on the wins, and what we can do better next time.Topics discussed in this episode: Going to bed on time, "night guy" Messy rooms and cleanup Teaching their kids to drive 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.

In this episode we take a deep dive into all the weird, crazy and downright disgusting things our kids have done.A big thank you to everyone who sent us a story, and fair warning - most of them include bums, penises, poo, wee and a little dose of vomit just for good measure!Purchase 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 discussed in this episode: Michael Parker wrote a book called Talk With Your Kids About Things That Matter Getting back into the swing of things after lockdown What to do if your child would prefer to be at home than at school? How are the seniors coping? Purchase 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 discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie answer a question about how important are extracurricular activities for children's development? Am I good enough as a parent? Kylie's experience growing up with no extracurricular activities How many extra-curricular activities to get involved in? When to start extra-curricular activities? The power of free play Children exploring lots of different activities and giving things up fast 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.

Topics discussed in this episode: the hit Netflix show 'Squid Game' why this show is a hard no for viewing by children ways we can discuss with our kids what they should do if their friends show them clips from 'Squid Game' why you should not be letting your kids play versions of 'Squid Game' online 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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Happy birthday Mrs Happy Families The Coulson family go on vacation One of the Coulson girls gets a little scare on a boat An accidental trip to a nudist beach 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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie speak with Dr Jessica Kaufman about Covid 19 vaccines for kids How are Australian parents feeling about vaccinating their kids? Do children need to be vaccinated? What side effects to children experience from the vaccine? Does it matter which brand children receive? Needle phobia Learn more about Dr Jessica KaufmanPurchase 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.