

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Dr Justin Coulson
The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.
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Sep 21, 2021 • 14min
#359 Best of - 'Creating Margin'
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin's life motto is "Always bite off more than you can chew!" 3 tips to help you create margin in your life "The things that matter most must never be at the mercy of the things that matter least." - Steven R. Covey 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.

Sep 20, 2021 • 15min
#358 Best of - 'Taming That Voice Inside Your Head'
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie review a past episode: #207 Taming That Voice Inside Your Head A listener wrote into the show with a curly question for Justin & Kylie Could there be an indirect impact on our children based on what we say about ourselves? Intergenerational transfer of cognitive mindset Tips on how to filter our own mindsets and inner voice Find out more about the Miss-Connection summit herePurchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchPurchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our 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.

Sep 19, 2021 • 22min
#357 Holiday Best Of - 'Yes it's a Chore'
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss their discovery of Hellofresh Justin & Kylie review a past episode: #195 Yes, It's a Chore They answer a question from a listener about how to get her kids to do their chores Kylie explains the 10 Minute Tidy and why it works for them, as well as other chore strategies 3 key principles to remember when it comes to chores Find the episode with Alfie Kohn here - #137 Punishment & Rewards with Alfie KohnFind the pocket money episode here - #5: Turning your children into “Savers”For a happier family, try our 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.

Sep 16, 2021 • 18min
#356 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: How the Coulson's teach their kids about music appreciation Justin & Kylie get a night away without the kids Kylie makes an icecream cake Justin makes the kids at the birthday party put up their own tent 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.

Sep 15, 2021 • 19min
#355 From the Doctor's Desk
Topics discussed in this episode: 03:20 The impact of Covid19 lockdowns on our children 08:26 Children who are youngest in their cohort tend to be diagnosed with ADHD 13.48 Associations between school enjoyment at age 6 and later educational achievement Links to studies mentioned -Global Prevalence of Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Children and Adolescents During COVID-19Youth, the pandemic and a global mental health crisisThe Combined Effects of Young Relative Age and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder on Negative Long-Term OutcomesYounger children in a school class at greater risk of long-term negative outcomes like low educational achievement and substance misuseChildren Who Enjoy School Aged Six Tend To Get Better Grades Ten Years LaterAssociations between school enjoyment at age 6 and later educational achievement: evidence from a UK cohort studyFor 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.

Sep 14, 2021 • 16min
#354 Half-Arsed Parenting with Susie O'Brien
Topics discussed in this episode: Susie shares about how she got to this point in her career Comparing how our parents parented vs how we parent Permission to parent the way you want to Learn to say yes/no when you want to Learn more about Susie O'Brien or purchase her book The Secret to Half-Arsed ParentingPurchase 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2021 • 19min
#353 Feelings Not Words
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie slow dance in the kitchen Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about negative self-talk Stinking Thinking High emotions = low intelligence Cognitive distortions Focus on how they feel, not their words Gentle explore their emotions Empower them to problem solve 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.

Sep 12, 2021 • 20min
#352 Internet Crazes
Topics discussed in this episode: Crazes amongst teens over the years Why Justin got caught up in some of them in his youth How to start a conversation about safety if your teen is participating in internet crazes 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.

Sep 9, 2021 • 16min
#351 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie reflect on the podcasts for the week One of the Coulson girls plays a practical joke on Justin Kylie does the 54321 with her youngest daughter 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.

Sep 8, 2021 • 23min
#350 The Family Front Lines of Lockdown
Topics discussed in this episode: A lot of the country continue with life in lockdown We hear from some of these families 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.


