Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Father's Day is just around the corner! Listen in for practical ways you can show up to be an involved, present and connected Dad. A conversation with Lucy and Kel from The Light FM. Parenting is a humbling (and exhausting) experience Lessons learned in lock-down The unique relationship between child and father Why intention matters Incredible benefits of Dad being present (according to science!) Justin's exciting news!   Register for the Father's Day Webinar 'Fatherhood Redefined' at the Happy Familie's website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for young children* Do you know how to protect your children from online predators? A must-not miss episode with guest Madonna King.  Sextortion and our kids Horrifying statistics  Learn how girls and boys are targeted online in very different ways Why kids won't share their online experiences with you Children, smart phones and social media How to have the conversation with our children "Saving our children: The inside story of Taskforce Argos, Detective Inspector Jon Rouse and their mission to protect our children online" by Madonna King   Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is body image a big issue in your home? You're not alone! Listen in for simple ways to help your children have positive body image! "Beauty Sick" by Renee Engeln Astonishing statistics Body image and teenage girls  Nature vs society's ideal Peer vs parental influence What determines our innate worth? What to focus on instead of body image "I like myself" by Karen Beaumont "Misconnection: Why your teenage daughter "hates" you, expects the world, and needs to talk" by Justin Coulson    Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie discuss the right age for certain milestones Staying at home alone The laws in QLD Mobile phones Kids need smart parents, not smart phones Smart parents give their kids dumb phones Boyfriends & girlfriends #816 Tween Relationships: How Young is Too Young? Sleepovers Walking to school or the shops alone Ear piercing    Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a Monopoly on Energy? It's a controversial topic in the Coulson home! Holisitic, alternative therapies Psychologist vs kinesiologist  Emotional intelligence "No Matter What" by Kristen Crowhurst Justin has a new book! "Being a Great Dad for Dummies" Justin destroys the kids in Monopoly    You can purchase early bird tickets for the Smells Like Teen Summit at the Happy Families website. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin shares a sneak peek into the free webinar Teenage Dirtbag Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin speaks with Deb about picky eaters The origins of picky eaters What kids used to eat Age to expect pickiness When it gets better Neurodiversity Biggest mistakes parents make When the joy goes out of eating, nutrition suffers  How can we help? Learn more about Deb Blakley from Kids Dig Food To access the Feed Your Picky Eater [without going crazy] evergreen online course for parents: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/resources/ Book an appointment with an APD from the Kids Dig Food team: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/appointments/   Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about choosing the right school Fun, Friends & Fit Results, Resources & Reputation NAPLAN Sending your children to more than one school  Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sneak peek into tonight's webinar  We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing Mental health vs mental illness How screens affect mental health Brains aren't designed to optimise our wellbeing Doing hard things What we can do to feel good Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Happy birthday to Justin's Dad! Kylie's going away Justin's spending time with the kids The power of intention Kylie meets her eldest daughter's new friends The village  Building connections We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing Free webinar - Teenage Dirtbag Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.