Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

In this episode Justin explains why he doesn't love the term Gentle ParentingTopics discussed in this episode: Justin wants to get Ryan Reynolds on the podcast Justin & Kylie don't 'get the kids in trouble' What to do instead Emotional regulation How to not add to your child's suffering Register for our free course The Time-out AlternativeFind 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.

On today's episode Justin and Kylie answer the question:"My daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD, autism and now dyslexia. How do you talk about a diagnosis with a child and how do you know if they can understand?"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.

In this episode Justin speaks to Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research Training Australia about getting ready for the schoolies season.Find out more about Paul Dillon at the Drug and Alcohol Research Training Australia website.Topics discussed in this episode: The cons of letting your kids celebrate schoolies abroad How safe are organised schoolies events? Why schoolies is the last opportunity for parents to talk safety with their kids before they are legally adults 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.

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parentingTopics mentioned in this episode - Machine learning uncovers the most robust self-report predictors of relationship quality across 43 longitudinal couples studies The National Marriage Project It's not who you're with, it's about the dynamic Scott Stanley, Sliding vs Deciding Perceived partner commitment Appreciation Level of sexual satisfaction Perceived partner satisfaction 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 had an accident involving his very fancy bike The Coulson's home has become THE Halloween House Kylie struggles with the bed time routine 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 scours the internet for weird news in parentingTopics mentioned in this episode - This Psychologist Says Don't High-Five Kids And... Excuse Me, What?! Justin's advice - High Five as many kids as possible! Internal vs extrinsic motivation Parents of boys age at a faster rate than those who have girls, claims study WHY WE LONG FOR THE MOST DIFFICULT DAYS OF PARENTHOOD 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.

Dr Justin speaks with Dan Pink about the power of regret Topics included in this episode - The Power of Regret Why do people say that they don't have regrets? Your regrets say a lot about you as a person Your regrets can inform your future decisions Reframing regret Inward, outward, forward "Atleast"ing and "ifonly"ing Dan's advice for time poor parents Normalising the emotion of regret Talk to your kids about your regrets Dan shares some of his regrets Learn more about Dan Pink & his booksFind 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 how parents can help motivate their kids to studyTopics included in this episode - Kylie confesses to wagging school Justin reads out his report card from Year 12 Justin shares how he turned things around for himself There are always options Say yes to everything until you're 40. Say no to almost everything after 40 Trust Establish basic rules and parameters Follow the energy 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 discuss why we think we're boring now that we're parents, but that we're actually experiencing a heap of personal growth.Topics included in this episode - Kylie's friend who feels lost after becoming a mum Ideas for creativity through those hard years when you feel exhausted Why we keep growing all throughout life 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 has an 'aha' moment One of the Coulson girls has a hard time & Justin helps them through it Emilie adopts a lizard The Coulson's take a look at their family budget Purchase a ticket to the Hot Mess Summit in the Happy Families shopFind 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.