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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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#994 Resetting Sibling Dynamics
On Tuesdays, we answer listener questions about making your family happier!
Separation anxiety at school drop-off is a daily struggle for many families, including Kirsty and her 5-year-old son. Justin shares some helpful tips that will make saying goodbye easier for both the parent and child.
Mum of 3, Michala, is dealing with constant sibling rivalry and conflict. Listen in for some important, ongoing conversations to have with your children as you help to build their character, and teach empathy and kindness.
In this episode:
Sibling rivalry, conflict, and strife
Building character
Teaching compassion and empathy
Repairing relationship ruptures
Separation anxiety
Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Making mornings calm
Validating emotions
Basic psychological needs
Strong parent-school partnership
Flexibility
Related links:
10 Steps to Reducing Sibling Conflict - Happy Families
Teaching Kids Kindness - a Happy Families webinar
School Refusal - Happy Families
Developmental Milestones | Preschool - Happy Families
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#993 Schoolyard Misogyny with Stephanie Westcott
Andrew Tate's harmful ideology is infiltrating schools. Boys, broadly speaking, are big fans, and their behaviour in the classroom is reflecting this.
Dr Stephanie Westcott (researcher and lecturer in the School of Education, Culture, and Society at Monash University) shares her research on the experiences women are having in educational settings across Australia, looking at the influence of misogynistic ideology, how algorithms on TikTok and Youtube direct young boys to these ideas, and what parents, carers, and educators can do to combat the rise of these radicalised masculine myths.
In this episode:
Andrew Tate
Misogyny infiltrating classrooms
Harmful ideology influencing young boys
Andrew Tate’s extreme views about women are infiltrating Australian schools. We need a zero-tolerance response, Westcott & Roberts | The Conversation
Experiences women are having in educational contexts
Behaviours of boys in the classroom
Framing boys and men as victims
Radicalisation of masculinity
Andrew Tate Effect in Australian Classrooms | ABC News
What it means to be a real man
Algorithms on social media are showing young boys very specific content
Respectful relationships education
Zero tolerance
Related links:
#694 Responding to the Hate from Andrew Tate - Happy Families Podcast
Helping Our Boys Grow Into Men - Happy Families
Can We Please Talk About Boys? - A FREE Happy Families Webinar
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#992 Pillow Fights & Dishy Decibels
Justin's singing turned complaints about dishes into a whole lot of fun, with sound levels hitting dangerous decibel levels!
Term 2 of homeschooling started off rather rocky for The Coulsons, but thinking outside the box created an opportunity for a reluctant writer to be creative and expressive in a new way!
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#991 This Week in Parenting: Vape Zones, Baby Bans & Nicotine Pouches
There's a brand new nicotine product out, so invisible you may not even be aware your child has it! Plus, the dangers of vaping, a nation-leading move by SA to protect our children from social media, and 118 reasons to be child-free.
In this episode:
Bluey 'The Sign' - a missed opportunity?
Advocate pushes for vaping areas in schools as NSW holds inquiry into vape laws | news.com.au
Harm-reduction policy regarding vaping
#498 Children and Vaping, with Lisa Damour - Happy Families
Vaping is a 'young person' phenomenon in Australia | Pursuit, Uni of Melb
A new nicotine product that tastes and smells great - known as zyns, snus or little lip pillows
‘Invisible threat’: Nicotine pouches taking over schools | news.com.au
Should social media be banned for children?
How should you approach your children's and teenagers' social media use? | abc.net.au
Parents in defensive mode
Australian model Ellie Gonsalves shared 118 reasons to be childfree | ABC
Related links:
Pots, Pills, & Parenting: A Masterclass with Paul Dillon and Dr Justin Coulson - Happy Families
4 P’s to Prevent Peer Pressure in your Teens - Happy Families
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#990 Mental Health Challenges with Anne Hollonds
Anne Hollonds was the opening speaker at the Breaking Point Digital Conference. On the podcast today you will hear an excerpt from Anne's presentation, discussing the mental health of young people around the country and what we can do to help them.
In this episode:
Anne Hollonds - National Children’s Commissioner.
Young people and mental health
Residual effects of Covid pandemic
Barriers to accessing mental health support for young people
Strong therapeutic alliance = better outcomes
Breaking Point Digital Conference: Unpacking the Crisis in Youth Mental Health
Related links:
Enough: Overcoming Anxiety, Perfectionism, & Self Loathing - Happy Families
We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing
Screen Time and Our Teens’ Mental Health Crisis - Happy Families
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#989 Winning at All Costs
Today, Justin is answering two listeners' questions.
First up is Bridget from Victoria, a mum of two. Her question is about her five-year-old son, whose over-competitiveness and inability to handle losing are causing issues in the family and in his wider circle of friends.
Becky, a single mum from Melbourne, is looking for ways she can implement rules and boundaries that won't lead to anxiety-fuelled and explosive reactions from her son, who has autism and OCD.
Helpful links:
Winning Or Losing: How To Handle A Bad Sport – Happy Families
#78 Boundaries and the Three E’s – Happy Families
3 Pillars of Practically Perfect Parenting – Happy Families
Connection – Happy Families
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