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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#979 Taking No For An Answer
A listener wants to know how to help her friend, a single mum to an increasingly difficult 10-year-old boy. Plus, three things you can do to survive your child’s big and embarrassing public meltdown!
In this episode:
Single parenting
Supporting other parents
Aggressive child
Emotional regulation
Psychological help
It takes a village!
2-parent privilege
Travelling with kids
HALTS
How to say no with compassion and kindness
Helpful Links:
Developmental Milestones [Part 4: Middle Childhood]
Can We Please Talk About Boys?
#649 Bringing Up Boys With Dr Arne Rubinstein
The Secret to Regulating Emotions
What is the Best Way to Say ‘No!’ To Your Kids?
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#978 Putting Mum on Your Resume
Are you wanting to return to work but struggling to know what on Earth to write on your resume after years out of the workforce? Listen in for some ideas that will inspire and encourage mothers to confidently claim the skills, strengths, and unique value you possess and can offer the world!
In this episode:
Cost-of-living increase
Returning to work
Motherhood
Being a mum is valid and valuable work, so I put it on my CV - ABC Everyday
Writing a resume
Parental responsibilities, skills, unique value
Stay-at-home-mums (SAHM)
Kylie's resume – Happy Families
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#977 The Not So Fond Farewell
Justin & Kylie discuss the hills and valleys of life - Justin is definitely feeling on top of the mountain as he strives to achieve a better work/life balance, while Kylie is in the valley after farewelling daughter number three.
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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
Co-parenting apps: 2houses and OurFamilyWizard
Structure and routine
Natural, unstructured environments
Developing social skills
Happy Families Resources:
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
Is Homework Helpful? The Homework Letter I Send To School Each Year – Happy Families
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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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Customer Reviews
Best parenting podcast out there!
My sister, Julie, introduced me to this amazing podcast a couple years ago. I wish I’d had this information 20 Years earlier! I’m currently a mom of 6 who is also studying Marriage and the Family at Uni… and can attest to the fact that this podcast is academically backed by so much research. It’s presented so succinctly… the “Cliff Notes” for the “Time poor parent”. So good!!!
Love it
Thank you for a great podcast
A breath of fresh air!
Parenting is so hard, and everything I’ve ever heard from this lovely couple has been golden! They are real people who do real things and they share the good and the not-so-good. They make parenting feel so doable! Plus, their accents are just fun to listen to. Listen and you won’t regret it!