Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

A book for soon-to-be, 2nd or 3rd time Dad's!Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin announces his brand new book - Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies  Kylie interviews Justin What did Justin add to the book? Consent during/after pregnancy Birth partners What Justin hopes readers will take away from the book What Justin wishes he knew as a new Dad Purchase The Screaming Spiral or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

How to know if you should move schoolsTopics discussed in today's podcast: When schools don't deliver on their promises Reputation, Results & Resources Fun, Friends & Philosophy Quality of your relationship with your child Purchase Pot, Pills & Parenting or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

Things Justin & Kylie are intentionally doing differently than their parentsTopics discussed in today's podcast: We hear from some members of the public about how they parent differently to their parents Justin & Kylie discuss how they parent differently Things Justin & Kylie are intentionally doing differently than their parents How parenting has changed over time How to have the "Was I a good parent?" conversation with your parents Purchase Building Better Boys or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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 discussed in today's podcast: Justin reads out some emails with feedback from last week's episode Kylie continues to struggle with Miss 8's school refusal Kylie has a heartwarming conversation with one of her adult children Miss 8 finds a bird Purchase 21 Days to a Happier Family or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

Are your kids pushing your buttons? How to take back your power.Topics discussed in today's podcast: Children 'pushing our buttons' Understand your own buttons/triggers HALTS We have to look after ourselves Unmet needs WIN - Wonder, Imagine, Notice Recruit the kids to your team Download your Starting School Activity BookHappy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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 speaks with Madonna King about the pressures our teen kids are facingTopics included in this episode: Madonna King - L Platers The age that teens are asked to choose their senior subjects Curiosity being stifled in schools Mental health concerns due to work load in school Perfectionism We have to let them fail University isn't the be-all and end-all University is for adults, not children Follow Rebecca Sparrow on Facebookwww.testingtimesatschool.com.auPurchase the "Justin-isms" Digital Phone Wallpapers Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content warning - Some coarse language. May not be appropriate for small children*Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin & Kylie respond to a listener's question about swearing How should parents respond when their children swear? Words have power Why are your children swearing? HALTS #474 The Art of Insubordination With Todd Kashdan “Profanity is the effort of a feeble brain to express itself forcibly.” - Spencer W. Kimball Justin & Kylie's top tips - Explain what the words mean Discuss the importance of the consideration of others Emotion coaching Be mindful of the content your children are exposed to Never accept abuse Recognise that habits are hard to break Purchase Your Growth Guide or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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 debunk the myth that parents are responsible for their kid's happinessTopics discussed in today's podcast: Myth - It's our job to make our kids happy Things that could go wrong if you think it's your job to make your kids happy - You're going to make short sighted decisions It's impossible to satisy their craving for happiness It's a heavy burden to carry We set them up to fail Nobody can make you feel good What ARE we responsible for? Teaching them to find their own happiness Happiness isn't in the search for it How to understand their emotions Teach them how to have positive relationships Teach them how to do hard things Teach them to be responsible for their own emotions Purchase Better Together or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

It's that time of the week where Justin and Kylie reflect on the week that was, what they did right and what they got wrong.Also up for discussion was: Why parents may be choosing Minions over Lightyear The encouraging feedback Justin received from listeners Staying calm and listening to your heart Purchase the Miss-Connection Summit or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Justin & Kylie will be debunking some parenting mythsTopics discussed in today's podcast: Myth 5 - You should be able to continue your lifestyle after having children Myth 6 - Kids should fall into your pre-kids lifestyle Myth 7 - You will love and connect with your baby instantly Myth 8 - Teenagers are stupid Purchase Pixel Perfect or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.