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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Jun 28, 2023 • 16min
#795 Can Online Predators Really Find Out Where Your Child Lives?
Justin speaks with Detective Superintendent, Jayne Crossling Ep 1 of Parental Guidance - the online challenge Why they used an actor instead of a real officer Having continual conversations around online safety The public's reaction to the show ThinkUKnow ACCCE with the AFP 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.
Jun 27, 2023 • 20min
#794 The Best Policy with Kat the Honest Parent
Justin speaks with the winner of Parental Guidance Season 2 Kat shares how it's felt having the show air A lesson on honesty How Kat felt about sitting on the couch alone Kat struggles with compliments 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.
Jun 26, 2023 • 16min
#793 Stop and Smell the Flowers
Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about slowing things down Rushing our children through tasks Mum guilt Emotional regulation Solutions Introducing routine & structure Transitions Wiggle room or wriggle room? Breathing techniques 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.
Jun 25, 2023 • 15min
Getting the Elusive Work Life Balance: How I Work Crossover
In this episode of the How I Work crossover series we cover all things work life balance. Is it even possible in 2023? Yes, but you have to set some strong guidelines and keep them enforced. You’ll get actionable tips to help demarcate your family time starting from today. Become a member of the Happy Families family 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.
Jun 22, 2023 • 20min
#792 Life in the Slow Lane
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Justin overshares a little Justin shares a nice email from a listener Attend the Resilient Kids Conference Creating margin The Coulsons spend a slow Sunday morning together Weekly family meeting Showing humility Kylie unexpectedly presents a quick keynote 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.
Jun 21, 2023 • 21min
#791 The Parental Guidance Season 2 Debrief With Allison Langdon
Justin & Kylie speak with the host of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - Ally shares how filming the show changed her own parenting style Celebrating each parenting style individually Ally's fears for her future in parenting The 3 C's Ally shares the challenge that was most difficult for her Become a member of the Happy Families family 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.
Jun 20, 2023 • 25min
#790 Parental Guidance Finale - Australia's Best Parenting Style
*Warning - this episode does include spoilers* Justin & Kylie discuss the finale of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - Are the Coulson's a slow or gentle family? The winner is announced Having a mirror held up to your parenting What is a good parent? Giving your children a voice Intrinsic motivation Tiger parenting Become a member of the Happy Families family 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.
Jun 19, 2023 • 25min
#789 Parental Guidance Recap - Cone Alone
Justin & Kylie discuss episode 6 of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - The ice cream challenge Natural consequences Autonomy Find your way home challenge Become a member of the Happy Families family 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.
Jun 18, 2023 • 21min
#788 Parental Guidance Recap - Swings & Strangers
Justin & Kylie discuss Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - The swing assembly challenge How every family on Parental Guidance is great while being different The delivery driver test Become a member of the Happy Families family 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.
Jun 18, 2023 • 12min
The Importance of Sleep: How I Work Crossover
Who doesn’t love a collaboration? This is the first episode in a four-week crossover series with the popular podcast How I Work all about how to improve health and wellbeing in your home life. In this episode we talk about why you need to stop treating sleep like a luxury item. We go through why it matters and how to get more of it. Become a member of the Happy Families family 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.
