775 episodes
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Dr Justin Coulson
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5.0 • 126 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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#774 Grumbles With the Grandies
Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about Grandparents that aren't so helpful
Topics included in this episode -
Kylie has an ideal view of what her Grandparenting experience will look like
Grandparents will do things differently, and that's okay
Justin shares a memory about how he dealt with their parents as Grandparents
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#773 A Pause on the Praise
Justin & Kylie discuss how to praise a child - and why you shouldn't
Topics included in this episode -
The way we give feedback to our children matters
Why people praise
Attempting to boost our child's self esteem
We praise the kids that we think need it
It feels like it's right to say nice things
The paradoxical effects of praise & criticism on perceived ability
'That's not beautiful, that's incredibly beautiful'
Inflated praise decreases challenge seeking in children with low self esteem
The effects of praise on children's intrinsic motivation
The right way to praise a child
Ask questions
It takes practice
Say what you see
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#772 Named and Shamed
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
Topics discussed in this episode -
Couple wants to name their baby after the devil
Justin presents at the Resilient Kids Conference
Justin spends some quality time with his daughter
The Tooth Fairy is rich!
The eldest Coulson daughter is craving attention
Kylie gets some help around the house
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#771 Love Stories, Wedding Parties & Man Childs
Today on the podcast it's time for Book Club! Justin and Kylie talk all about the books that have been on the bedside table this past month.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Love Stories by Trent Dalton
The Wedding Party by Cathy Kelly
I’ll Leave This With You by Kylie Ladd
The 100 Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
The Making of Men by Dr Arne Rubinstein
Man Raises Boy by Rob Sturrock
Gina Rinehart - The Untold Story of the Richest Woman in the World by Adele Ferguson
The Changing World Order - Why Nations Succeed or Fail by Ray Dalio
Magic Words by Jonah Berger
Testosterone - The Story of the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us by Carole Hooven
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#770 Adulting for Teenagers with Julie Lythcott-Haims
Justin speaks with Julie about teenagers & anxiety
Topics included in this episode -
Sneak peek of Julie's summit conversation
Definition of adult
Why do adults not feel like adults?
Parental anxiety & control
Anxiety In Children
Have you fulfilled your potential?
We are our child's best role model
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#769 What to do About the Mean Girls
Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about friendship difficulties
Topics included in this episode -
The difference between boy & girl play
Justin shares a recent study
Boys use their bodies, girls use their words
Friendship issue solutions
Optionality equals resilience
Control
Give them the opportunity come up with their own ideas
Contact the school
Get to know other families
Avoidance reinforces anxiety
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Customer Reviews
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!
Intentional Parenting
As a mom of three kids (6, 4 and 8 months) I live this podcast and the great tips that it provides. I can feel that I am a better parent and more intentional because of the things I learn. Thank you!
My favourite podcast
This podcast helps me to feel less alone as a parent. So helpful, optimistic and realistic! I enjoy the anecdotes from their lives. Love all the research based stuff too. It’s great hearing both Justin and Kylie’s perspectives. I highly recommend everything Justin does, his books have been so helpful too!