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 9, 2023 • 21min
#823 The Downside to Gentle Parenting
Discussing criticisms of Gentle Parenting Permissiveness The emotional toll on parents Building emotional intelligence Building an expansive emotional vocabulary Empathy for the child vs other people around them Supporting our child's autonomy Needs supportive parenting 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 8, 2023 • 24min
#822 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Part 1)
Are we taking emotion coaching too far? The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr Lisa Damour Emotion coaching Start with empathy Shielding children from emotions Internal board of directors Trauma Regulating emotions Good coping brings relief and does no harm Dosing The value in kids experiencing pain 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 7, 2023 • 16min
#821 The Gift of Your Presence
Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about learning to parent after a childhood with a parent who was mentally unwell Justin reads some 5 star reviews from their listeners Focusing on our strengths Individual differences Single parenthood Absent parents The importance of relationships outside of the home 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 6, 2023 • 18min
#820 7 People of Highly Effective Villages
Justin & Kylie speak about the importance of The Village Neighbours Teachers Friends Community leaders Medical professionals Surrogate Aunts & Uncles Surrogate Grandparents 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 3, 2023 • 9min
#819 Collecting & Connecting
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Discussing the response to the Barbie podcast Justin recycles Kylie has a moment with each of her 3 youngest daughters Highs & lows 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 2, 2023 • 21min
#818 The Most Ken-ergetic Movie Review of the Year
Justin and Kylie give their reviews of the Barbie & Oppenheimer movies Topics discussed: Justin was not keen for the movie The recommended age to watch the movie The Patriarchy Femininity & masculinity Being the main character of your own story 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 1, 2023 • 16min
#817 The Secret Sex Lives of Busy Parents (Part 2)
*Content warning - This episode is not intended for children* Justin speaks with Dr Jennifer Finlayson-Fife about sex & intimacy Dr Jennifer Finlayson-Fife How parenting impacts your sex life Creating a space of rejuvination What to do when your child walks in on you What more people need to understand about sex 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.
Jul 31, 2023 • 21min
#816 Tween Relationships: How Young is Too Young?
Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question regarding their daughter having a boyfriend at the age of 10. Topics discussed: Minimising access to smart phones Talking to our kids about relationships early and often Listening to anxiety and following that to stay safe Knowing that delaying relationships is in general a good idea Teaching kids to know their worth 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.
Jul 30, 2023 • 18min
#815 Boredom Bloggers Busted
Justin & Kylie speak about whether or not children need to be bored Providing an environment that encourages learning Justin & Kylie confess what they got up to when they were bored as children What the data shows A boredom experiement What DO kids need? Being in relationship with others Change things up 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.
Jul 27, 2023 • 15min
#814 Fine, Fantastic or Flourishing?
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time A gender reveal in the Coulson family Kylie's listening to all the old podcasts The Coulson's need to slow down Getting on the same page Purchase a ticket to Parenting ADHD [The Course] 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.
