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 23, 2023 • 13min
#833 Teenage Dirtbag
Justin shares a sneak peek into the free webinar Teenage Dirtbag 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 22, 2023 • 16min
#832 Kids Dig Food With Deb Blakley
Justin speaks with Deb about picky eaters The origins of picky eaters What kids used to eat Age to expect pickiness When it gets better Neurodiversity Biggest mistakes parents make When the joy goes out of eating, nutrition suffers How can we help? Learn more about Deb Blakley from Kids Dig Food To access the Feed Your Picky Eater [without going crazy] evergreen online course for parents: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/resources/ Book an appointment with an APD from the Kids Dig Food team: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/appointments/ 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 21, 2023 • 16min
#831 Spoilt for Choice
Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about choosing the right school Fun, Friends & Fit Results, Resources & Reputation NAPLAN Sending your children to more than one school 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 20, 2023 • 13min
#830 Feeling Well, Doing Well
Sneak peek into tonight's webinar We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing Mental health vs mental illness How screens affect mental health Brains aren't designed to optimise our wellbeing Doing hard things What we can do to feel good Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2023 • 14min
#829 The Power of Intention
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Happy birthday to Justin's Dad! Kylie's going away Justin's spending time with the kids The power of intention Kylie meets her eldest daughter's new friends The village Building connections We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing Free webinar - Teenage Dirtbag Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2023 • 18min
#828 Playing Roulette With Online Safety
*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for children* Online roulette: the popular chat sites that are drawing in children and horrifying parents The dark side of Omegle Parental Guidance episode 1, season 2 Knowledge is power Be engaged Develop processes together 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 15, 2023 • 27min
#827 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Part 2)
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr Lisa Damour Shame vs guilt Criticism Social awareness Teens & friends Cold & hot reasoning Perspective The ladder of life Lisa answers some rapid fire questions The reality of girls & boys maturing at different rates 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 14, 2023 • 15min
#826 Name It & Tame It
Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about emotional volcanoes Name it to tame it Emotional regulation High emotions - low intelligence Tunnel vision/rigid thinking Seen, heard & valued 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 13, 2023 • 17min
#825 Going Alcohol Free - Zero or Hero?
Should we be allowing our kids to drink non alcoholic drinks? Justin tries his first non-alcoholic beer What to know before giving your teen non-alcoholic beer or wine Providing Alcohol for Underage Youth: What Messages Should We Be Sending Parents? An acquired taste The Mediterranean Effect Parental endorsement of consumption Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2023 • 14min
#824 Cash for Comments
*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for children* Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Internet safety Unsolicited Instagram messages Rotten Tomatoes A conversation about calories Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
