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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#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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#970 Talking About Tragedies
Following the tragic attack in Bondi, our children need help processing such difficult news. There are things you can do and say to ensure your child feels safe and secure as they come to terms with what has happened.
Also, a mum of three asks "What should we do when our kids don't show us the respect that we would like?"
In this episode:
Having hard conversations
Honesty
Limiting exposure to news
Age-appropriate information
Holding boundaries
Weekly family meetings
What To Do When Kids Won’t Listen – Happy Families
Talking to Children About Tragic Events in the News – Happy Families
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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!