Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

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Being fully present with your family requires letting go of distractions and remembering that to a child, love is spelled T.I.M.E. In this episode:  Word of the year update "The great unhappiness machine" Emotional regulation The gift of homeschooling Autonomy and freedom in learning Know your child Being intentional Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in parenting: Disney's Percy Jackson, an epic game taking the internet by storm, and the explicit lyrics your children may be singing in the playground. Plus, a reminder that education matters - in all its forms! In this episode:  Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan now on Disney Palworld  Megan Thee Stallion - not kid friendly! Natasha Bita - Smartphone obsessions are dumbing down Australian kids, OECD testing reveals | The Australian Battle between Universities and Construction Skills in a clever campaign from CSQ - Universities hammer industry in tug-of-war over students | The Australian Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Anthea Rhodes explains how concussions can happen, what the signs might be, and how to support your child as they recover and return to activities. In this episode:  What is a concussion? Physical signs and symptoms Guidelines for treatment and recovery Kids Health Information : Head injury – general advice (rch.org.au) Preventing concussions and repeat injury RCH National Child Health Poll (rchpoll.org.au) Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 *Content warning: parental discretion advised* Australia's e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant describes the fast-paced and aggressive tactics used by sexual extortionists targeting children and young adults. She gives clear directives to parents on how to prevent online harm, and what to do if your child experiences sexual extortion.  In this episode:  Online sexual extortionists targeting kids Screen rules, limits, safety measures, and supervision Honey trap tactics  Fast-paced escalation from charm to harm What to do if this happens to your child Keeping your child safe online How to report abuse or content to eSafety | eSafety Commissioner Parents | eSafety Commissioner Sextortion | ACCCE The Teenage Brain – Happy Families Screens in Bedrooms? – Happy Families Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content warning: parental discretion advised* In a brave and vulnerable conversation, Jake and his mother Hayley talk about their 'honey trap' experience when Jake was 15, sharing just how quickly and easily this can happen to a child or adolescent.  In this episode:  Honey traps and online safety Real-life experience of a 15-year-old boy Advice from Hayley and Jake "No Matter What" Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your child has done the wrong thing, their attitude stinks, and you are mad! What could possibly go wrong? We share our woeful weekend and resolve to do better tomorrow. In this episode:  Homeschool update Another Coulson holiday bites the dust High emotions = low intelligence Accusations, anger, defensiveness Giving kids responsibility  When trust is broken Why Getting Angry Doesn’t Work - Happy Families article  Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Jennifer Beckett explains the effect Taylor Swift is having on society and the world at large, and why parents of young Swifties should encourage critical engagement over blind consumption. In this episode:  "Pandemonium and hysteria" at the Melbourne show - a report from Karen Dr Jennifer Beckett - The Taylor Swift Effect Swiftposium 2024: An academic conference on Taylor Swift Dr Jennifer Beckett - ‘Dear John’: Taylor’s responsibility to her Swifties Who is affected by Taylor, and how? Archaeological evidence of Taylor's Era's Tour The financial impact of Taylor Social media The darker side of the Swiftie fandom Teaching children to be engaging critically Blind consumers of all things Taylor Swift Is Taylor a good role model? Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest news story across Australia this week is Taylor Swift. There are 5 things you can do to help your child to process their grief, heartache, and disappointment around missing out on tickets.  In this episode: Saturated media Soft eyes Compassion and empathy Emphasising reality A Happy Families article - I missed out on seeing Taylor Swift Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does your teenage boy seem entitled dismissive, and lacking empathy? Understand the "why" so you can help your teen contribute in a way that works for your family - without needing to read the riot act! In this episode: Egocentric life of a teen Affective empathy Cognitive empathy Developmental reality of teenagers Gender differences in teenagers Relationship bucket analogy Connection vs correction Family meetings Discipline  The Teenage Brain - Happy Families Developmental Milestones [Part 5: Adolescence] - Happy Families Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Learn more about joining THE QUESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.