

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Dr Justin Coulson
The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.
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Nov 17, 2020 • 13min
#161 Hormones Make Me Crazy Sometimes
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie open up about their personal struggle with Kylie's hormonal cycle If you're struggling, please seek medical help For a happy family, try our Happy Families Membership. Because happy families don'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.

Nov 16, 2020 • 16min
#160 The Trouble With Time Out with Alfie Kohn
Topics discussed in this episode: The history of Time-Out Praise and rewards, just like punishments, are really about power The positive reinforcement we're removing during time out is LOVE Time-out ruptures your relationship Time-out communicates the conditionality of our love We have to work out a way of doing things WITH children, rather than doing things TO them Children should be loved for who they are, not what they do What to do instead? We need to move beyond behaviour Learn more about Alfie KohnWebinar Dr Justin mentioned - Tweens, Teens & Screens (Also included in our 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.

Nov 15, 2020 • 15min
#159 Planning a Christmas Stay-Cation
Topics discussed in this episode: Great holidays don't just happen. You need a plan. Match your holiday activities with your family's energy levels Check out your friends' holidays for ideas Tripadvisor reviews Local city council websites Pinterest Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of DisciplineJoin the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind 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.

Nov 12, 2020 • 15min
#158 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: BDAS Justin & Kylie discuss their journey as parents from where they started to now Join the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind 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.

Nov 11, 2020 • 17min
#157 Real Crocodile Tears
Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares sweet stories of two of their daughter's emotional moments Justin shares some tips on how to help our children through grief Avoidance reinforces anxiety Purchase Tweens, Teens & ScreensJoin the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind 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.

Nov 10, 2020 • 17min
#156 Should They Wait to Date?
Topics discussed in this episode: The Tooth Fairy made a visit to the Coulson household What's an appropriate age to start dating? Get curious, not furious. Ask questions. Discuss the natural consequences of dating Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of DisciplineJoin the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind 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.

Nov 9, 2020 • 14min
#155 Big Feelings with Marc Bracket
Topics discussed in this episode: Marc shares about his traumatic childhood, his Uncle Marvin and how their relationship led him to his career in emotional intelligence. How to encourage your child to open up to you about how they're feeling Find out more about Marc BrackettJoin the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind 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.

Nov 8, 2020 • 11min
#154 Where's The Village?
Topics discussed in this episode: How to find your own village Justin & Kylie discuss their multiple inter-state moves Kylie shares ways that she has found to help make friends Purchase a copy of Tweens, Teens & Screens or access it in our Happy Families Memberships.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.

Nov 5, 2020 • 10min
#153 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Review
Topics discussed in this episode:Justin & Kylie both share an experience with two of their daughters.Purchase a ticket to the Do's & Don'ts of DisciplineJoin us in our Happy Families Memberships.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.

Nov 4, 2020 • 11min
#152 Amazing Afternoons
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss how to making your afternoons run smoothly Let them have some down time When should you start homework? How much screen time should you give your child? When's the best time to go over your child's day? Justin's homework letter.Download the Technology Tickets.Purchase a ticket to Tweens, Teens & ScreensJoin us in our Happy Families Memberships.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.


