Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Topics 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 discussed in this episode: Winter Christmas vs Summer Christmas Justin serenades us with his rendition of Aussie Jingle Bells Justin & Kylie share some of their Coulson family traditions Purchase 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 discussed in this episode: Things we never thought we'd say before becoming a parent “The hours that ordinary people waste, extraordinary people leverage.” - Robin Sharma Kylie gives us an update on how the kids' Christmas tree decorating went Purchase Teens, Tweens & Screens or find it in our 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 discussed in this episode: What time is it okay for the kids to start eating junk food? How to stay out of the kitchen on Christmas day. Should Santa bring the big or the little gifts? For a happier family, try 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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie share some tips on how to survive the Christmas holidays with the whole family Plan out your holidays and include the children in the planning One activity a day Change things up Get the kids involved Get your mindset right Purchase Teens, Tweens & Screens or find it in our 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 discussed in this episode: Kylie shares a great tradition that their family does together to give to others Secret Sisters in the Coulson house Brand new science released tells us that we can actually create kids who want to give For links to the studies Justin mentioned, please click here & here.For a happier family, try 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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Guess who is the gift-giver in the Coulson family! What should the focus be on Christmas Day? Focus on your faith, the family & others Zero agenda Purchase a ticket to How To Unspoil Your Kids This Christmas or find it in your Happy Families Membership.Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your Happy Families Membership.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie share some of the feedback they've been receiving for the podcast Kylie learns to let go of the Christmas decorating control The Coulson family have a new Christmas tradition Listen to episode #169 I'll Do Better TomorrowPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership.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.

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares her struggle with her mental health while being a young mother Our mindset around the idea of Me Time is actually the bigger issue than the Me Time itself Me-Time is supposed to help you recuperate, regenerate & reassess Recreation time should re-create us We Time = High quality, intentional family time For a happier family, try 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.

Topics discussed in this episode: How can we regulate our emotions and stop being triggered so easily? Think about the parent that you want to be. Be your best self. So much of emotion regulation is about being prepared Talk positively to yourself in the third person Marc's daily tips for parents who want to regulate their emotions Find Marc on his website.Marc's first and second episode on the Happy Families podcast.For a happier family, try 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.