Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - An update on Justin wanting to quit parenting Justin reads an email from a listener A surfing metaphor Kylie shares how she struggles to support Justin when he's having a hard time 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.

If you are a parent, how do you comfort your child after a major loss? Justin chats with Christine Layton form ABC Perth  How we can talk to our kids about grief The emotion train What behaviours do grieving children exhibit? Acknowledge their pain Avoidance reinforces anxiety How to prepare a child for a funeral Shenton College's Facebook post 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.

How best to support your greiving child Topics included in this episode - Kristy introduces herself & Feel The Magic 1 in 20 of children in Australia will lose a parent by the time they're 18 Grief is isolating Camp Magic How children usually respond to grief How parents should respond to their child's grief Feel it to heal it Use your words intentionally Look after yourself & your grief Learn more about Kristy Thomas & Feel The Magic 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 answer a listener's question about how to cope when your kids are fighting Topics included in this episode - "Such a Good Dad" song How to help your kids navigate the conflict in healthy ways Teach them that high emotions = low intelligence Soft start ups If emotions are high, sort it out later The vicious circle Psychological distancing Problem solving 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 - Parental discretion advised* Is it risky to post photos of your children online in their school uniform? How often are these photos used in grooming & sexual extortion cases? How to post online safely Use appropriate privacy settings Do you know all of your 'friends' on social media? Have conversations very early around devices & social media ACCCE with the AFP 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 reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics included in this episode - School refusal is beginning again in the Coulson house Justin is tired & struggling with parenting right now Kylie is struggling with one of her daughters preparing to move out Purchase How to Help When School Sucks 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.

Should we be encouraging Valentine's Day traditions during childhood? Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie share their childhood Valentine's Day memories The history of St Valentine's Day Should kids have a Valentine? Teaching children the art of expressing love The Coulson Valentine's Day tradition Inclusivity  Consent 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.

What conversations should we be having with our kids at the start of the term? Topics included in this episode - Getting into the mindset We are our child's primary educator Outsourcing education What are we teaching our kids? We're all on the same team What do we send our kids to school for? Is learning a competition? Learning is about relationships Learn more about Gabbie Stroud 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 answer a listener's question about how to help your sensitive child Topics included in this episode - How to handle other people's opinions/judgments about your children It's none of our business what other people think of us Be careful not to label your own child The emotion train analogy Separation anxiety Pre-arm your child Give them something to look forward to School avoidance How to Help when School Sucks School Refusal Purchase How to Help When School Sucks 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 appropriate for children* Topics included in this episode -  A recent survey has found that over 30% of teen boys look up to internet celebrity and self-described misogynist Andrew Tate. A recent online spat with climate activist Greta Thunberg led to his arrest on human trafficking charges in Romania, after Tate left a clue to his location in one of the posts. Why are teenage boys resonating with the messages of Andrew Tate, and how can we respond as parents? You can read the ABC article that Justin refers to here.   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.