Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie open up about the true meaning of Christmas for them & their familyTopics discussed in this podcast: 10 sleeps till Christmas! How to make Christmas holy for your family Having a more Christ-centered Christmas The 3 levels of Christmas Level 1 - Santa, presents, food etc. Bringing people together. Level 2 - Oh Holy Night. Christmas carols. The nativity. Level 3 - Recognising Christ's life of sacrifice & love. Joy, peace & hope. We hear from some podcast listeners about how they make Christmas holy Going to church Singing carols The Nativity Serve others Purchase How To Unspoil The Kids This Christmas or Tis the Season to be Cranky or find it in your Happy Families MembershipFor a happier family, try a 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie are unprepared for Christmas so they ask some Premium members to share how they plan and prepare.Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the Happy Families listeners share their Christmas traditionsTopics discussed in this episode Some of the Happy Families listeners share their Christmas traditions Justin and Kylie talk about their festive traditions Thinking of others - Larissa's idea about Christmas Ninjas is a great example Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie list their all-time favourite Christmas movies The Polar Express Klaus Arthur Christmas Elf Home Alone The Santa Clause Christmas Chronicles Must mention - Bad Santa, The Holiday (Justin's never seen them) Some Christian Christmas movies 7 Christian Christmas Movies to Enjoy Again and Again The Nativity The Christ Child: A Nativity Story Purchase How To Unspoil The Kids This Christmas or Tis the Season to be Cranky or find it in your Happy Families MembershipFor a happier family, try a 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best list of road trip games to keep everyone entertained.Topics discussed in this episode: I-spy Spotto I went to the shops and I bought The alphabet game Car cricket Old MacDonald Had A Farm Bingo This Is The Song That Never Ends Peel The Avocado The Fart Game Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Christmas a happy time for everyoneTopics included in this episode: how to keep things calm this Christmas creating structure for a smoother day practicing acceptance getting on with relatives and others being in our space Purchase the 'Tis The Season to be Cranky webinar, or find it in your Happy Families Premium Membership.For a happier family, try a 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 avoid materialism in your children this ChristmasTopics discussed in this episode: How to avoid materialism in your children Don't try to keep up with the Jones's Get creative Plan ahead Change the focus Be an example Material Parenting: How the Use of Goods in Parenting Fosters Materialism in the Next GenerationPurchase How To Unspoil The Kids This Christmas or find it in your Happy Families MembershipPurchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics included in this episode: What research says about how we can help those suffering from depression. Connection, physical activity and mentors. Why curiosity and a desire to learn can help overcome depression. You can contact Kids Helpline anytime on 1800 55 1800.You can call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14.Invest in your family with a 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.

Subjects up for discussion: Littlest Miss Coulson was excited for a special Saturday chore Justin took one of his daughters out for a special birthday ice-cream Kids spell love T.I.M.E Kylie left the kids with a list of chores and she came home to a wonderful surprise If we don't give our children opportunities to surprise us, they never will Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline 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.

In this best of episode Justin & Kylie chat about ways we can be more playful with our kids. It's a really important conversation, especially ahead of the holidays!Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline 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.