Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin speaks with Dan Pink about the power of regret Topics included in this episode - The Power of Regret Why do people say that they don't have regrets? Your regrets say a lot about you as a person Your regrets can inform your future decisions Reframing regret Inward, outward, forward "Atleast"ing and "ifonly"ing Dan's advice for time poor parents Normalising the emotion of regret Talk to your kids about your regrets Dan shares some of his regrets Learn more about Dan Pink & his booksFind 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.

Justin & Kylie discuss how parents can help motivate their kids to studyTopics included in this episode - Kylie confesses to wagging school Justin reads out his report card from Year 12 Justin shares how he turned things around for himself There are always options Say yes to everything until you're 40. Say no to almost everything after 40 Trust Establish basic rules and parameters Follow the energy 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.

Justin and Kylie discuss why we think we're boring now that we're parents, but that we're actually experiencing a heap of personal growth.Topics included in this episode - Kylie's friend who feels lost after becoming a mum Ideas for creativity through those hard years when you feel exhausted Why we keep growing all throughout life 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.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeTopics included in this episode - Justin has an 'aha' moment One of the Coulson girls has a hard time & Justin helps them through it Emilie adopts a lizard The Coulson's take a look at their family budget Purchase a ticket to the Hot Mess Summit in the Happy Families shopFind 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.

Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the momentJustin's reading Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid A Kind of Magic by Anna Spargo-Ryan Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention by Johann Hari Kylie's reading We Are Wolves by Katrina Nannestad What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey, Dr Bruce Perry The Book of Dreams by Nina George Purchase the Better Together webinar in our online web shop or find it in your Happy Families membershipFind 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.

Helping families find the right help for their mental health challenges.Topics included in this episode - How to get the help you need Finding the right GP Involve the kids Get the kids outside Get back to basics What happens when you can't afford to get help? Mental health care plan Involve school teachers 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.

Today's podcast is all about recognising where you are on the parental burnout scale.Kylie takes the Parental Burnout Assessment - and you can do an online version here.Find the free Burnt Out webinar in the Happy Families Shop.Register for the Happy Families Hot Mess Summit, happening this Saturday October 29, here.Don't forget, you can also purchase the Hot Mess Summit and view all the presentations at your convenience.The speaker lineup includes: Dr Justin Coulson | Love, Limits & Laughter | 10am AEDT Amy Taylor Kabbaz | Mama Rising | 11am AEDT Trish Purnell-Webb | Creating a Strong Relationship With Your Partner | 12pm AEDT Ian Kerner | Tell Me About The Last Time You Had Sex | 1pm AEDT Michaeleen Doucleff | Hunt, Gather, Parent | 2pm AEDT Shefali Tsabary | The Awakened Family | 3pm AEDT Wally Goddard | How to Discipline with Love & Laughter | 4pm AEDT Chelsea Pottenger | Stress management | 5pm AEDT Jessica Rowe | The Art of Being a Crap Housewife | 6pm AEDT Amanda Keller | Having Fun When Your Life Is a Hot Mess | 7pm AEDT Dr Justin Coulson | Bonus Q&A | 8pm AEDT 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.

Top 5 solutions for dealing with anxiety at homeTopics included in this episode - Defining what anxiety is Experiencing anxiety vs a chronic anxiety disorder #609 Parenting & Mental Illness: A Discussion With Anna Spargo-Ryan Solutions Quality of the attachment relationship between parents & children Other connections/relationships Help them to lean in Being outside Service/volunteering Purchase our Justin-ism's Posters in the Happy Families shopFind 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.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeTopics included in this episode - Kylie shares her recent article she wrote for Kylie's Corner Kylie shares her experience with being physically disciplined as a child and how that effected her ability to share her emotions Purchase our Justin-ism's Posters in the Happy Families shopFind 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.

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parentingTopics included in this episode - Effectiveness of mindfulness Rise of mental illness during Covid Kids doing more chores is linked to better executive function Does the gender of your sibling effect your personality? Research articles mentioned School-based mindfulness training in early adolescence: what works, for whom and how in the MYRIAD trial? Doing more chores linked to better executive functioning in kids – but direction of effect is unclear No Evidence That Siblings’ Gender Affects Personality Across Nine Countries Purchase a ticket to Autistic Not Weird at Happy FamiliesFind 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.