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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#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
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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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!