Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Dr Justin Coulson
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The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.
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#957 Diet-Free Families
Dietician Meg McClintock on eating disorder prevention and the impact of poor body image on eating. Meg shares how parents can nurture positive relationship with food and body for your kids.
In this episode:
Meg McClintock from Choose Nutrition
Meg's Podcast Life's Too Short to Count Almonds
Eating disorders or disordered eating?
The dangers of diet culture and chronic dieting
Natural eating/intuitive eating
Being compassionate with yourself
Red flags to watch for in children/teenagers
Body trust and hunger/fullness cues
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#956 Dysregulated & Dangerous
Teenage tantrums, defiance, and selfish behaviour can lead to chaos in families. 3 ways parents can help their troubled boys to “man up” as they edge closer to adulthood.
In this episode:
Limits and authority
Step-parents
Discipline
Minimising tension
Inside the Brain of Your Teenage Boy – Happy Families
Autonomy
Doing the inner work
Explain, explore, empower
Education
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#955 Holiday Hacks
Not sure how to entertain your child in the holidays? Helpful tips for tired parents just wanting to survive the school break.
In this episode:
Only children
Holiday boredom
Clear expectations
Creating engaging environments
#944 Raising Kids, Not Grass – Happy Families
Screen-based childhood
Playdates
936 weekends with our kids
Plans and predictability
ChatGPT
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#954 White Line Fever
Parent behaviour at children's sporting events can directly impact the child's experience. Thankfully the majority of parents do seem to encourage having fun over putting the pressure on their child to be the best.
Journalist Shona Hendley unpacks why sports parents get a bad rap - but are in fact the angels of society.
Topics in this episode -
Competitive parents coaching from the side
Shona Hedley's article - Taking kids to sport all the time
Dedication - time, money, energy
Training, competitions, camps, social events, volunteering & more!
Why do children drop out of sports early?
"Doing your best" vs winning vs simply loving the experience
Competence & connection
Report cards: grades vs effort
The current mental health crisis with young people
Government policies and decisions re sport
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#953 From the Dr's Desk - Screens, Schools, & Social Connection
Screens are crippling our kids; three things we need to do to stem the relentless push towards screens. Plus, how to help your child feel like they belong at school.
In this episode:
Screen Time and Parent-Child Talk When Children Are Aged 12 to 36 Months | Media and Youth | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network
Screens - impacting engagement, language, social interactions
Technoference
Screens as babysitters?
Adolescent School Belonging and Mental Health Outcomes in Young Adulthood: Findings from a Multi-wave Prospective Cohort Study | School Mental Health (springer.com)
School belonging
Competence, connectedness, confidence at school
Parent and school partnerships
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#952- A Rippin Good Read
Is your child struggling to read? Sally Rippin shares ways parents can get their reluctant readers hooked on books!
In this episode:
Sally Rippin - Australia's Children's Laureate for 2024-25
“All kids can be readers”
Dyslexia, ADHD and other learning difficulties
Low competence = low motivation
Books open up worlds
Early intervention and support
Are you a book snob?
Giving children choice
‘Dating and mating pool’ data
Breaking down stereotypes
Boys and books
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Customer Reviews
Being on the outer
I really loved this episode. With a 7 yo girl I am well aware of what’s coming for us. I feel like I have added really valuable information to my tool belt to prepare myself. Thanks team Coulson 😊
Amazing Parenting App
I look forward to listening to the podcast every morning, every episode is different and gives me something to think about for the rest of the day.
Game changer
I am so grateful we live in a time, where we have so many resources for parenting, but it can be really daunting and challenging to navigate, with all the conflicting information. The Happy Families Podcasts are humbling and insightful, with expert advise and real family stories. It’s relatable and evidence based. My husband and I are able to self reflect and back our parenting decisions with expert advise, and feel less like headless chooks. Making it less daunting and less alone on our parenting journey. I truely believe this podcast has helped our family, become more intentional with our time together and feel like a true team.