

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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Aug 10, 2021 • 20min
#329 Tricky Behaviours with Andrew Fuller
Timestamps for this episode: 00.32 Justin introduces Andrew 00.53 Is it appropriate to say we manage the tricky behaviours of others around us? 01.53 Andrew's acronym R.E.S.O.L.V.E. 02.09 R.espond with respect 02.46 E.ngage 03.35 S.eek understanding 04.39 O.bserve their feelings 05.47 L.ower the tone 07.37 V.alue add 08.17 E.mpower 08.55 Ad break 09.40 How to use the R.E.S.O.L.V.E. model with a tricky toddler 12.23 How to use the R.E.S.O.L.V.E. model with a tricky teenager 15.12 Technology and teens 16.24 Justin's summary 17.46 Andrew's process of forming his model Tricky Behaviours by Andrew FullerFor 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.

Aug 9, 2021 • 17min
#328 Toddler SOS
Topics discussed in this episode: How toddlers and pre-schoolers are biologically wired Tips and tricks for working parents during lockdowns Change and variety will keep toddlers entertained for longer Read Dr Jenny Chesters' 'Parenting During Lockdown' article here.Read Dr Jenny Chesters' full report on 'Life Satisfaction During the 2020 Pandemic in Australia' here.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.

Aug 8, 2021 • 16min
#327 Gold Medal Parenting
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin has been thoroughly enjoying watching the Olympics The sexism on display when the Norwegian Beach Handball Team chose to compete in shorts instead of bikini bottoms How we can encourage our children in any activity without taking it too far Facebook post mentioned#321 I'll Do Better TomorrowFor 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.

Aug 5, 2021 • 17min
#326 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie reviews her decision to read her daughter's journal Justin was distracted from quality time with his daughter #321 I'll Do Better TomorrowFor 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.

Aug 4, 2021 • 14min
#325 Teen Movie Night
Topics discussed in this episode: The Goonies Grease The Princess Bride North Shore Pretty Woman Dirty Dancing Dead Poet's Society Remember The Titans Hidden Figures She's The Man Bend It Like Beckham Jumanji Cinderella Man Les Misérables We Bought A Zoo Ferris Bueller's Day Off The Last of the Mohicans #320 And the Oscar Goes ToPurchase 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.

Aug 3, 2021 • 19min
#324 Fully Human with Steve Biddulph
Topics discussed in this episode: How to look after your own mental health while parenting What is Super Sense? How to tap into your own Super Sense How to help our kids tap into their own Super Sense Hurry is the enemy of love Learn more about Steve Biddulph and his new book Fully HumanFor 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.

Aug 2, 2021 • 15min
#323 Can You Count to 1 Million (Part 2)
Topics discussed in this episode: Celebrating 1 million downloads on our podcast! Review of 5/10 top highights from the year Mothers Day Bath Disaster How to Make Roadtrips Work Goodbye Benson Raising Boys Interview with Maggie Dent One of Justin's most embarrasing moments 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.

Aug 1, 2021 • 22min
#322 Can You Count to 1 Million (Part 1)
Topics discussed in this episode: Celebrating 1 million downloads on our podcast! Review of 5/10 top highights from the year Kylie Quits Crap-House Wife Running With a Wedgie Conversation with Susie O'Bryant Mother's Day episode 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.

Jul 29, 2021 • 17min
#321 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Hamish Blake's birthday cake extravaganza Turning self-comparison into inspiration to be better Justin scored a hug with his 7-yr-old Kylie read her daughter's journal 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.

Jul 28, 2021 • 17min
#320 And the Oscar Goes To
Topics discussed in this episode: Monster's Inc Brother Bear Finding Nemo Mulan Brave Moana The Lego Movie Wreck It Ralph Tarzan Pocahontas The Princess Bride The Greatest Showman The Sandlot Kids The Sound of Music Mary Poppins Spirit Toy Story How To Train a Dragon Cheaper By The Dozen National Treasure The Slipper & The Rose The King & I The Scarlet Pimpernel 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.


