Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment Justin's reading The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie Kylie's reading That Sugar Book by Damon Gameau The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes 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.

RCH Health Poll - Recognising anxiety in childrenTopics discussed in this episode: Parents report 50% of children aged three years and over are experiencing problems with anxiety, with 36% experiencing ‘somewhat of’ a problem and 14% experiencing a ‘big’ problem. One in five children (19%) are anxious about attending school or kindergarten. On average, parents recognise only half of the common signs and symptoms of mental health problems in children. Only one in three parents are confident they could tell the difference between ‘normal’ worries in children and anxiety that might need professional help. What are kids anxious about? What is driving the increase in anxiety in kids? What helps people be less anxious? For more information, including info on the signs of anxiety, when and where to seek help, and a range of ways to support children with anxiety, RCH developed a new fact sheet: Anxiety - primary school aged children Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie answer a listeners question about chores & pocket moneyTopics discussed in this episode: Getting paid for chores is problematic Frustration tolerance Goal orientation Capacity for responsibility Undermining motivation Rewards are ultimately a punishment Kylie shares an object lesson Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie discuss why sleep is so important Topics discussed in this episode: DadPod with Charlie Clausen and Osher Günsberg Bike riding as a form of therapy Teaching our kids to not be as tired as we are Want to Raise Successful Kids? Neuroscience Says Teach Them This Crucial Brain Habit Establish a regular bedtime Sleep hygiene Why is sleep so important? Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail 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 timeTopics included in this episode - 5 weeks until Christmas Justin & Kylie make space for a weekend away Justin dealt with another case of school refusal with Miss 8 Unconditionality Purchase a ticket to No Damage 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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parentingTopics included in this episode - Kylie is having sugar withdrawals Pros & cons of giving kids devices Body image Kids language skills are struggling High quality communication is active Research articles mentioned “You’re damned if you do, you’re damned if you don’t”: a qualitative exploration of parent motives for provision of mobile screen devices in early childhood Psychology experts urge social media giants to increase transparency around algorithms to protect users’ mental health Screen Time of Preschool-Aged Children and Their Mothers, and Children’s Language Development Vote for Happy Families hereFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Content warning - Parental disgression advised*Topics discussed in this episode: ACCCE with the AFP How is ACCCE different to the eSafety Commissioner? How often is online sexual extortion happening? What does it generally look like? Are there any particular platforms that are worse than others? Why are parents disengaged from their child's online activity? How to prevent this from happening? What to do once it has happened? Avoid blame Seek professional help Do not pay the scammers Response kit Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Should our kids get part-time jobs? Justin & Kylie share about their first jobs The pros and cons of kids getting jobs Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener who is struggling with depression, anxiety and burnout.Topics discussed in this episode: Taking control of the controllable Practicing self care and compassion Accepting help when its offered Understanding that we can't do it all, especially in those early years of parenting Vote for the Happy Families Podcast in the Listener's Choice of the Australian Podcast Awards (just type Dr Justin in the search bar and click on the Happy Families podcast to vote).Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail 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 timeTopics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie get a surprise guest in the middle of the day What to do when there's not answer to your parenting problem Even the parenting expert struggles sometimes Two of the Coulson girls are having a hard time getting along Kylie struggles to show compassion for her daughter in a particularly difficult moment Purchase a ticket to No Damage 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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.