Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeTopics discussed in today's podcast: We hear some listener responses from the smacking episode Justin references the book Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaleen Doucleff Justin shares an experience where he asked his daughters to help with a task Lilli finally gets to watch "She's The Man" Purchase Dadding Done Right or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

*Mature themes included in this podcast*Topics discussed in today's podcast: Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment Kylie's top 5 Untamed by Glennon Doyle Come As You Are by Emily Nagosaki Atomic Habits by James Clear The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd Justin's favs She Comes First by Ian Kerner Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaleen Doucleff Purchase Teaching Kids Kindness or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

How parents are coping post CovidTopics discussed in today's podcast: Study finds burnout among working parents resulted in more mental health concerns and punitive behavior toward kids Parent burnout Why women experience more burnout than men Cognitive load Additional needs of children and how that adds to parental burnout What are the solutions? The working parent burnout scale Find more about Dr Kate GawlinkPurchase The Screaming Spiral or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

Why do kids refuse to go to school and how can we help them? Why do children refuse to go to school? Emotion based school avoidance Problematic absenteeism 1-2% of children experience school refusal What counts as school refusal? 8 solutions The Secret to Magic Mornings? Put the Kids to Work School Refusal   Purchase Pot, Pills & Parenting or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen. 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.

Susie O'Brien has just written an explosive article for the Herald Sun in Victoria about smacking and corporal punishment, and how it should be outlawed.Its attracted a lot of media attention following the revelation that 6 in 10 young Australians had been smacked repeatedly by their parents, and that those 6 are nearly twice as likely to develop anxiety and depression as teens and adults.You can read Justin's 'I Turned Out Fine' article for the New York Times here.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.

Every Friday Justin and Kylie look back at their week and discuss how they'll do better tomorrow with their parenting journey.Pre-order Justin's new book 'Dad's Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies' at Dymocks or Booktopia.Purchase the Building Better Boys webinar, or find it in your Happy Families Premium Membership.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 discussed in today's podcast: Diet plays key role in ADHD symptoms in children Eating more fruit & vegetables reduces some of the symptoms of ADHD Food insecurity Frequent external childcare can affect children's behavior, survey suggests Problematic behaviour related to time spent in external childcare Children in childcare are exposed to other values Parenting Instagram accounts can make mothers feel supported, but also less competent The impact of parenting related Instagram accounts on Mums Purchase 21 Days to a Happier Family or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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 helping our children develop resilienceTopics discussed in today's podcast: Justin and James discuss being a 'natural' vs. putting in 'hard work' Self-limiting beliefs Fixed mindset and growth mindset Motivating kids to try hard things Purchase 12 x A5 “Justin-isms” Posters from the Happy Families shop - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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 listener's question about how to parent twinsTopics discussed in today's podcast: We hear from Justin's Mum, who raised two sets of twins! What does the science say? Let them be themselves Minimise comparison Starting School Activity BookPurchase Better Together or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.

If you want to make the most of most moments...Topics discussed in today's podcast: How we can be present & in the moment Leo Tolstoy Quote: “There is only one time that is important – NOW! It is the most important time because it is the only time that we have any power.” If you want to make the most of most moments, be where your feet are Let go of the agenda Transitions matter Awareness & being present Be focused & intentional Be open to spontaneity The biggest impediment to being present is exhaustion Take time to be grateful Purchase Your Growth Guide or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.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.