988 episodes
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Dr Justin Coulson
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4.8 • 17 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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#976 Abigail Shrier's Bad Therapy
Justin takes a look at Abigail Shrier's controversial new book "Bad Therapy". What's really going on with our kids, and why they are going through so many challenges?
In this episode:
Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up and Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier
Why The Kids Aren’t Alright | Honestly Podcast
Trauma, PTSD, depression
Therapy
Iatrogenesis - when the healer introduces harm
Parental self-doubt
Restorative practices in schools
Gentle parenting under fire
Understanding children’s basic psychological needs
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#975 Homework Hassles & Social Struggles
Today we answer listener questions about co-parenting, homework, and starting daycare.
In this episode:
Co-parenting and divorce
Picking battles
Helpful apps: 2houses and OurFamilyWizard
Is Homework Helpful? The Homework Letter I Send To School Each Year – Happy Families
Structure and routine
Parenting on the Same Page – Happy Families
7 Tips for Co-Parenting Your Children – Happy Families
#962 The Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran (Part 1) – Happy Families
#947 Day Care Data with Jenet Erickson – Happy Families
Natural, unstructured environments
Developing social skills
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#974 Roblox Rules
Roblox is incredibly popular with kids, bringing a very real challenge to parents today. We share 5 practical steps you can take to keep your child safe online when it is not practical or feasible to keep them offline.
In this episode:
Keeping gaming to a minimum
Roblox worries
Inappropriate content
Online predators
Parental Guidance Season 2 Episode 1, Watch TV Online (9now.com.au)
Commercialisation of platforms
Psychological capacity of children
Parental controls | How to keep your child safe (esafety.gov.au)
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#973 Hooray for Holidays!
After years of family holiday flops, ChatGPT planned a successful Coulson holiday. Plus, Kylie saves the day with a big dose of compassion.
In this episode:
#952- A Rippin Good Read – Happy Families
ChatGPT itinerary planning
Large family dynamics
Farewelling children
Gap years
#968 The Secret to Regulating Emotions – Happy Families
The power of compassion
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#972 This Week in Parenting: Bluey, BuzzFeed & Bad Impersonations
Content warning: violence, CSA + a spoiler alert for Bluey fans.
This week in parenting: how a family of dogs is teaching resilience, a sober warning to parents regarding children's online activity, and a fun look at celebrity parenting rules.
In this episode:
Bluey is back with a lesson about preparing kids for change - ABC News
Resilience
Guy Sebastian's bad parenting advice
Responding to Toddler Tantrums – Happy Families
Violent Online Groups Extort Minors to Self-Harm and Produce Child Sexual Abuse Material (ic3.gov)
#454 Online Safety with Julie Inman Grant from the eSafety Commission – Happy Families
Extortion/blackmail tactics
Monitoring social media use and online activity
21 Celebrities With Parenting Rules (buzzfeed.com)
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#971 Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Lellie Lopter
Warning: sensitive content
Pregnancy and infant loss are such important yet rarely discussed topics. Author Lellie Lopter emphasises the importance of creating a safe environment for these conversations to take place, as well as the need to include children in the healing journey.
In this episode:
My Brother Born Sleeping by Lellie Lopter
Supporting families
Coping with different beliefs about infant loss
Curiosity from children and how to answer their questions
Pink Elephant Foundation
Rainbow babies
Making room for conversation
Processing trauma, grief, and loss
Red Nose Day
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Customer Reviews
The best way to spend 15 mins!
Brilliant advice, ideas and often just reassurance.
Wanted this to help, just made me fell worse about my parenting failures.
Maybe I haven’t given this podcast long enough, but I tried to get through 2 podcasts before I had to turn it off because it just emphasised how I was failing as a parent and made me feel worse. I would suggest that this podcast isn’t hosted by a person who has an idea how boys operate. All good I’m sure with girls who are very willing to sit and write in a diary everyday but boys are very different. No amount of coxing to write gratitude lists would be beneficial, I can’t even suggest he writes his name in a greetings card before a meltdown would shortly follow as a result never mind trying to get him to sit every day and write what he’s grateful for on top of homework that is a battle in itself etc. Talking about it is much the same. Where do I go from here? I tried to persevere but it just constantly goes on about gratitude and was making me feel like a total failure so I had to stop listening. Not helpful.
Excellent advice!
Dr Justin gives excellent advice.these podcasts are well worth a listen, and free! Amazing help, will change your family’s life!