

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 6, 2023 • 15min
#843 This Week in Parenting: Egg Cracks & Lip Smacks
Is pranking your kids ever ok? And why are girls dropping out of sport? The big issue these two questions have in common is something every parent needs to talk about! The egg-crack challenge Kellie Scott's ABC Everyday interview with Kristyn Sommer Long-term ramifications of pranks Consent Women's World Cup and the unwanted kiss Girls, sport and the importance of female representation in higher levels Body Image You can purchase tickets for the Smells Like Teen Spirit Summit at the Happy Families website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families. Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2023 • 19min
#842 Smells Like Teen Spirit Summit - Song Showdown
Parenting teens is like a kickass 90's playlist. Wild transitions, raw angst, and unexpected moments of reverberating depth. Find out how you can have more Nirvana, less drama... AND the actual kickass playlist! The Happy Families Team has put together a "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Summit playlist! Meet a world-class lineup of speakers Play along with us - guess the song! Get the low down on Summit topics including friendships, sex, and neurodiversity in adolescents Follow Justin on TikTok Last day to purchase early bird tickets for the Smells Like Teen Spirit Summit Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families. Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2023 • 17min
#841 Getting on the Same Page
Is there tension and disagreement in your home when it comes to parenting? Improve your family life with three simple questions! We hear from a listener who has started right from the beginning Weekly couple's meeting Creating the space Daily habits Getting your systems right Creating alignment Parenting on the Same Page - A Happy Families webinar Purchase early bird tickets for the Smells Like Teen Spirit Summit at the Happy Families website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2023 • 17min
#840 Turning Down the Chaos
Living in chaos and feeling the pressure? Four steps to reducing household havoc and replacing chaos with calm and connection. 'Household chaos and mother–adolescent communication' led by Jackie Nelson of the University of Texas Spontaneous disclosure vs parental questioning Routine (James Clear) Creating margin Making mornings magic Digging deeper into our emotional self-barometer Rebellious, angry teenagers - but are they really? Register for tonight's Webinar 'Fatherhood Redefined' at the Happy Families website. Purchase early bird tickets for the Smells Like Teen Spirit Summit at the Happy Families website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families. Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2023 • 14min
#839 Mum Adventures & Potato Wars
Are fears and challenges limiting ability? Learn how you (or your child!) can overcome fears and get comfortable with failure. The Resilient Kids Conference is in Adelaide this weekend An update on the grandbaby! Life-changing adventure for Kylie Leading by example Food fight at the Coulson table Why are Dads so important? The (starchy) secret to a happy family Register for the Father's Day Webinar 'Fatherhood Redefined' at the Happy Familie's website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families. Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2023 • 13min
#838 Why Dads Need to Dad
Father's Day is just around the corner! Listen in for practical ways you can show up to be an involved, present and connected Dad. A conversation with Lucy and Kel from The Light FM. Parenting is a humbling (and exhausting) experience Lessons learned in lock-down The unique relationship between child and father Why intention matters Incredible benefits of Dad being present (according to science!) Justin's exciting news! Register for the Father's Day Webinar 'Fatherhood Redefined' at the Happy Familie's website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2023 • 18min
#837 Must-Know Online Safety With Madonna King
*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for young children* Do you know how to protect your children from online predators? A must-not miss episode with guest Madonna King. Sextortion and our kids Horrifying statistics Learn how girls and boys are targeted online in very different ways Why kids won't share their online experiences with you Children, smart phones and social media How to have the conversation with our children "Saving our children: The inside story of Taskforce Argos, Detective Inspector Jon Rouse and their mission to protect our children online" by Madonna King Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 2023 • 18min
#836 Body Image Blowouts
Is body image a big issue in your home? You're not alone! Listen in for simple ways to help your children have positive body image! "Beauty Sick" by Renee Engeln Astonishing statistics Body image and teenage girls Nature vs society's ideal Peer vs parental influence What determines our innate worth? What to focus on instead of body image "I like myself" by Karen Beaumont "Misconnection: Why your teenage daughter "hates" you, expects the world, and needs to talk" by Justin Coulson Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 2023 • 18min
#835 What's My Age Again?
Justin & Kylie discuss the right age for certain milestones Staying at home alone The laws in QLD Mobile phones Kids need smart parents, not smart phones Smart parents give their kids dumb phones Boyfriends & girlfriends #816 Tween Relationships: How Young is Too Young? Sleepovers Walking to school or the shops alone Ear piercing Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2023 • 15min
#834 New Age Kylie?
Is there a Monopoly on Energy? It's a controversial topic in the Coulson home! Holisitic, alternative therapies Psychologist vs kinesiologist Emotional intelligence "No Matter What" by Kristen Crowhurst Justin has a new book! "Being a Great Dad for Dummies" Justin destroys the kids in Monopoly You can purchase early bird tickets for the Smells Like Teen Summit at the Happy Families website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


