Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeTopics discussed in this episode: Justin shares some kind feedback that came through from a listener One of the Coulson daughters successfully manages on her own during the floods The Coulson's are preparing to sell their home Equip your kids Let kids be kids 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weighing up the positives & negatives of vaccinating our children against Covid19Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Professor Alison McMillann, Officer for the Commonwealth Department of Health Why are parents hesitant to vaccinate their children agaisnt Covid19? Misinformation Impact on fertility If kids don't get sick from Covid, why do we need to vaccinate them? Statistics of adverse reactions to the vaccine Find your nearest vaccination clinicPurchase 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 speaks with Julie Inman Grant From the Australian eSafety Commission Topics discussed in this episode: Kids aged 9-12 are reporting sending nude images What does the Australian eSafety Commissioner do? Prevention, Protection & Proactive Change User empowerment tools Disenfranchised grief Talk early, talk often, be present, teach them to block/mute, don't take away devices as punishment Set parental controls Have your children use their devices in open areas of the home Digital resilience Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline 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.

Have your kids been seeing the images coming out of Ukraine and wondering what is going on, and if they are safe?In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss how to respond to our kids when they have questions about the war.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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie discuss weaponised incompetence In this episode, they discuss: What is weaponised incompetence (or strategic incompetence) Justin's mum's advice Justin & Kylie share their own weaponised incompetencies 3 ways to overcome legitimate weaponised incompetence Click here to read the Huffington Post article 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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeTopics discussed in this episode: Kylie struggled through a difficult weekend with some little people with big feelings We need to remember to be kind to ourselves Force creates resistance High emotions = low intelligence Why being a parenting expert sucks sometimes Justin feels a little under the microscope Purchase a ticket to our Emotion Coaching WorkshopPurchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline 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.

One of the most important parts of your child's day - sleep!Topics discussed in this episode: University of Houston study - In your face: Children’s expressions tell the story of poor sleep How much sleep to kids of different ages need? How can we optimise their sleep? Sleep hygiene Quality vs quantity The importance of waking up at the same time every day Take the pressure off your teenagers 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.

Are screens really as bad for our kids as we think they are?In this episode, they discuss: Justin & Brad discuss an article released by the Oxford Internet Institute Brad shares the number one piece of advice - think of screens holisticly Does limiting screen time work? What kind vs how much The most common complaint from parents - sleep & money Gambling online Learn more about Brad Marshall, The Unplugged PsychologistFor 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 answer a question from a listener about how to allow our adult children to leave the nestTopics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie talk us through their experience with having their oldest child leave the family home As adults, we need to remember what it was like to be a maturing teen & what it was that we needed from our parents Parents need to let go of the control to decrease anxiety in both the parent & the maturing child Learn to let go from the very beginning Parents need to provide the scaffolding to allow their childen to make safe choices Justin reads an excerpt from his book Miss-Connection Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline 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 and Kylie discuss two hot schooling topics - homework and school hours.You can read Justin's homework letter here.Click here to read Rebecca Sparrow's Facebook post about homework.You can read an article about the potential change to NSW school hours here.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.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.