911 episodes
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Dr Justin Coulson
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4.8 • 611 Ratings
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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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#905 Are Winners Grinners?
The inconvenience you can feel when a child asks to play a boring game or upon finding their clothes on the floor (again) is real. In these moments of frustration, dig deep and have compassion for your child, seeing life from their perspective. THIS is the real game-changer for a happier family.
Topics in this episode:
Playing board games when you hate them
Should we let our children win?
Teaching through play, verbalising strategy
Nagging
The importance of having compassion for our children
Our children want us to listen to them!
7-day Miss-connection challenge - a Happy Families online program (free!)
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#904 Our Best Reads of 2023
The books that have meant the most to Justin and Kylie this year.
Kylie's top 3 books of 2023:
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin "A beautiful story about friendship."
Homecoming by Kate Morton "Riveting!"
Better Than Happy - Jodi Moore "Enlightening and powerful"
Justin's 5 star reads of 2023:
Silas Marner by George Eliot "The perfect story - sublime, utterly absorbing"
The Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry
Testosterone: The Story of the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us | Carole Hooven "Brilliant"
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson "A rip-roaring read."
The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne-Bryson
Saving our kids - Madonna King "Vitally important"
Generations by Jean M. Twenge "Compelling."
Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas
Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
Happier Hour by Cassie Holmes
Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski "Gives people info that really matters."
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents by Lisa Damour "Solid book, easy to read."
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#903 What Justin Learnt From 2023
Justin looks at how 2023 has been for him, both personally and professionally, and shares insights and ideas that will inspire you to improve family living in your own home.
It will be Kylie's turn for reflection next Tuesday!
What has gone well?
What hasn't gone so well?
Lessons learnt in 2023.
What can be done better, moving forward?
You Don't Just Lose Someone Once – Donna Ashworth
“You are precisely as big as what you love and precisely as small as what you allow to annoy you.” ― Robert Anton Wilson
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#902 Our Top 5 Episodes of 2023
It's almost the end of the year so we thought we'd look back at the top 5 Happy Families episodes that you listened to in 2023.
Here's how it played out:
#721 - Defusing Explosive Children
#679 - Managing Fatigue as a Parent
#674 - The Power of Habit
#673 - Family Goal Setting
#706 - Gentle Parenting: Is It a Fad or Fabulous?
We're so glad that so many people are listening to the podcast and finding value in the information that's being provided!
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#901 This Week in Parenting: Bluey, Influencers & Dad Brains
Controversial parenting, a growing problem with school attendance (or lack thereof!), a video game the whole family can get excited about, and why every new dad should be taking parental leave.
In this episode:
Story 1: 60 Minutes Australia: Hidden anxiety epidemic jeopardising ‘a generation’ of Australian schoolchildren
School refusal/anxiety - also referred to as "school can't"
THE LITTLE BOY By Helen E. Buckley
Story 2: ‘I put coal in my kids’ Christmas stockings to teach them a lesson’ | Townsville Bulletin
Controversial parenting techniques
Punishing kids at Christmas
"Every child needs..." (Bronfenbrenner quote) Happy Families | Facebook
Be your child's safe place and provide them with unconditional love
Story 3: How Paternity Leave Helps Dads’ Brains Adapt to Parenting
Paternity leave is a gift to families.
Improving father-baby bonding, baby development, relationship between parents
Story 4: The creators of Bluey: The Videogame on making a kids’ game that’s also about parenting | The Guardian
Playing video games as a family
The right kind of screen time (Connecting and/or Creating vs Consuming)
Story 5: Four in five parents turn to social media for parenting advice
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#900 What Matters Most
Whether family life feels messy and hard right now or you are in a season of smooth sailing, there's one thing that matters more than anything: loving your kids - and making sure they know it!
In this episode we cover:
Struggles and challenges with food
Picky eating
Autonomy, structure, and competence
Conversations to have with children about what they eat
Supporting and loving our kids - No Matter What
Wet towels, empty fridge, dirty dishes, messy rooms
Empty nesters and change in family dynamics
Connection - a Happy Families article
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Customer Reviews
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.
New Father
This podcast has helped me immensely with becoming a new parent. It helps me feel confident in my ability to make good decisions when dealing with difficult situations. It has been an anchor that helps weather the storms.
Thank you Justin
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