Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

How to support a child with depressionTopics discussed in today's podcast: Rachel speaks about her new book - A Blue Kind of Day How do we respond when our kids experience emotions that make us feel uncomfortable? It's okay to not be okay How does depression display in children? How children describe symptoms of depression How to support a child with depression Find more about Rachel Tomlinson and her books Teaching Kids to be Kind and A Blue Kind of DayPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens 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.

Habits of healthy relationshipsTopics discussed in today's podcast: Make time Laughter Honour the other Encourage positive illusions Purchase Teaching Kids Kindness or find it in your Premium 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 that we can say to our kids when things are looking a bit rough I am sorry How can I help? Can't means don't want to You matter to me much more than this matters to me You've gotta love the hills I love you no matter what Purchase The Screaming Spiral or find it in your Premium 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 time.Topics discussed in today's podcast: The Coulson's have had a WEEK Kylie learns to apologise The Coulson's review The Bad Guys The Coulson girls have new rollerskates Stay calm and sweat the stuff that matters Don't let other people's emotions effect you You're probably doing a better job than you think 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.

How to be happier as a parentTopics discussed in today's podcast: Justin shares some terrible Dad jokes Can we be happier as parents? Kylie tries faking a smile The research does show that your happiness drops after children There is no bandaid fix 7 things that we can do to be happier parents Make the decision to be happier Get your ego out of the way Lower your expectations Create time affluence Invest in the relationship Music Look after yourself Monday's podcast episde - #512 Finding More Time In Your DayPurchase 21 Days to a Happier Family or find it in your Premium 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.

Speech & language milestones & what to do if your child isn't quite reaching themTopics discussed in today's podcast: How are speech and language different? Speech & language milestones What can parents do to accelerate their child's speech? What shouldn't parents do? Overgeneralisation Model & repetition When should a parent seek help from a speech pathologist? What are the warning signs? Skill development Helpful tips Follow your child's lead Don't ask lots and lots of questions - provide comments & narrate 4 comments to every 1 question Add onto their used words Use a variety of words Minimise screen time Reading - slow it down & let them lead We have a health care provider shortageCaitlin O'Meara, speech pathologist & WA State Manager at Allied Health company Physio InqPurchase Building Better Boys or find it in your Premium 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 answer a listener's question about screen time limitsTopics discussed in today's podcast: Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime Control is easy but it doesn't teach You can fence the pool but you can't fence the ocean How long can we bubble wrap our kids? Cocooning Reasoned cocoon Prearming Reasoned deference Deference What do we do when they make a mistake? Purchase our Justin-isms Posters.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.

When you're time poor and just need more hours in the day!Topics discussed in today's podcast:Kylie's top 3 tips to find more time in your day Work out when you're most productive & maximise that time Sit down at the beginning of the week and make a list Keep yourself accountable Justin's top 3 tips to find more time in your day Create margins Do less Don't fill in the spaces Purchase Your Growth Guide or find it in your Premium 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 included in this episode: Intentional reflection Justin struggles with isolation while having Covid Kylie shares a story about a Scout raft building competition Purchase The Miss-connection Summit from the Happy Families shop. 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.

Rebecca Sparrow and Michelle Mitchell have both spoken out recently on just how bad Tik Tok can be for our kids and teens.Is Tik Tok that bad? And is it any worse than other social media platforms?If you've been wanting to call time on Tik Tok, or even just provide a safer experience for your child, then this episode is a must listen!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.