Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the momentJustin's reading Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid A Kind of Magic by Anna Spargo-Ryan Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention by Johann Hari Kylie's reading We Are Wolves by Katrina Nannestad What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey, Dr Bruce Perry The Book of Dreams by Nina George Purchase the Better Together webinar in our online web shop 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.

Helping families find the right help for their mental health challenges.Topics included in this episode - How to get the help you need Finding the right GP Involve the kids Get the kids outside Get back to basics What happens when you can't afford to get help? Mental health care plan Involve school teachers 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.

Today's podcast is all about recognising where you are on the parental burnout scale.Kylie takes the Parental Burnout Assessment - and you can do an online version here.Find the free Burnt Out webinar in the Happy Families Shop.Register for the Happy Families Hot Mess Summit, happening this Saturday October 29, here.Don't forget, you can also purchase the Hot Mess Summit and view all the presentations at your convenience.The speaker lineup includes: Dr Justin Coulson | Love, Limits & Laughter | 10am AEDT Amy Taylor Kabbaz | Mama Rising | 11am AEDT Trish Purnell-Webb | Creating a Strong Relationship With Your Partner | 12pm AEDT Ian Kerner | Tell Me About The Last Time You Had Sex | 1pm AEDT Michaeleen Doucleff | Hunt, Gather, Parent | 2pm AEDT Shefali Tsabary | The Awakened Family | 3pm AEDT Wally Goddard | How to Discipline with Love & Laughter | 4pm AEDT Chelsea Pottenger | Stress management | 5pm AEDT Jessica Rowe | The Art of Being a Crap Housewife | 6pm AEDT Amanda Keller | Having Fun When Your Life Is a Hot Mess | 7pm AEDT Dr Justin Coulson | Bonus Q&A | 8pm AEDT 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.

Top 5 solutions for dealing with anxiety at homeTopics included in this episode - Defining what anxiety is Experiencing anxiety vs a chronic anxiety disorder #609 Parenting & Mental Illness: A Discussion With Anna Spargo-Ryan Solutions Quality of the attachment relationship between parents & children Other connections/relationships Help them to lean in Being outside Service/volunteering Purchase our Justin-ism's Posters 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.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeTopics included in this episode - Kylie shares her recent article she wrote for Kylie's Corner Kylie shares her experience with being physically disciplined as a child and how that effected her ability to share her emotions Purchase our Justin-ism's Posters 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.

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parentingTopics included in this episode - Effectiveness of mindfulness Rise of mental illness during Covid Kids doing more chores is linked to better executive function Does the gender of your sibling effect your personality? Research articles mentioned School-based mindfulness training in early adolescence: what works, for whom and how in the MYRIAD trial? Doing more chores linked to better executive functioning in kids – but direction of effect is unclear No Evidence That Siblings’ Gender Affects Personality Across Nine Countries Purchase a ticket to Autistic Not Weird at Happy FamiliesFind 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.

Anxiety in kids transitioning from Primary to High SchoolTopics included in this episode - Anxiety in kids transitioning from Primary to High School Guide to Thrive from Life Education What happens when we get the transition right? We need to be having these conversations much earlier Why girls are struggling more Do older siblings play a role? What are kids biggest concerns? Heirarchy in high school Has Covid had an impact? How to help them prepare? Purchase the Better Together webinar in our online web shop 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.

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about dealing with the disruption of a moveTopics included in this episode - Kylie's move from NZ to Aus when she was 10 Justin's shares his experience with moves as a kid Justin & Kylie share about their own family moves What does the research say? Which kids are most affected? Attitude is everything Top tips Be intentional & proactive Organise play dates Initiate conversations Activity days Be there for your kids Really listen Purchase our Justin-ism's Posters 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.

In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss smacking, and the recent calls for Australia to outlaw physical discipline of our children.Some of the topics include: The full 'A Current Affair' interview with Chris O'Keefe Some of the responses to that interview The research that has consistently linked physical discipline to negative outcomes 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 - Kylie created a sugar free birthday for Justin A $6 chilli Justin & Kylie have a heightened conversation with one of their daughters Parenting adult children Purchase a ticket to Autistic Not Weird at Happy FamiliesFind 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.