Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
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.
Episodes
How do parents best support their neuordiverse kids with food?
Topics discussed in today's episode:
- How family meals look different with a neurodivergent child
- Sensory challenges/differences at meal times
- Helping children become aware of their body's needs
- Eating at school
- Food selections
- Autonomy
- Cook/shop together
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25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic
Topics discussed in today's episode:
- Justin & Kylie are celebrating 25 years of marriage
- 25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic
- Don't keep score
- It's not brilliant all the time
- We're not the same people
- The big values matter
- Privacy is important
- Going to bed mad is okay
- Balance your mutual & personal interest
- Always order extra bread rolls
- Never measure contribution
- Prio...
25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic
Topics discussed in today's episode:
- Justin & Kylie are celebrating 25 years of marriage
- 25 Lessons for Making Marriage Magic
- Skin to skin contact
- A loving, thriving marriage is a choice
- Seeing each other as equal counterparts
- How can I better support you today?
- My love is bigger than any problem we have
- Gratitude is key to happiness
- When I meet your needs, you're better abl...
Topics discussed in today's episode:
- Justin is taking Kylie away for their 25th anniversary
- Kylie is trying new creative outlets
- Play is critical
- Doing hard things
- Justin is riding again
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Topics discussed in today's episode:
- The Explosive Child, by Dr Ross Greene an associate clinical professor at Harvard Medical School
- CPS model
- Inflexibility + inflexibility = Meltdown
- Problem solving proactively
- The truth about consequences
- Punishment vs problem solving
- Lives In The Balance
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Topics discussed in today's episode:
- The Explosive Child, by Dr Ross Greene an associate clinical professor at Harvard Medical School
- Kids do well if they can
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Problem solving
- High emotions, low intelligence
- Lagging skills research
- Motivation vs ability
- How to work with intensely rigid children
- Problem solving
- Explore, Explain, Empower
Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to explain the need for psychological help to your child
Topics discussed in today's episode:
- Teach your children that you don't have all the answers and sometimes we need to reach out to people who do
- 3 basic psychological needs that must be met
- Do you want space or do you want a cuddle?
- Coping skills
- Behaviour regulation
- Emotional regulation
- Normalise it
Justin shares a sneak peek into the next summit from Happy Families
Topics included in this episode -
- Justin & Kylie are about to celebrate their 25th anniversary
- Justin is planning a big surprise
- Raising Resilient Kids Summit on the 30th of March
- Justin shares a study on kids & resilience
- Why resilience is a buzz word right now
- The lineup for the summit
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Every Friday Justin and Kylie look back on the week that was, reflecting on the wins and losses from family life.
Topics discussed in today's episode:
- Kylie returns refreshed from a week away at a health retreat.
- The things Justin learnt from flying solo...there is a lot of driving!
- Being grateful for what we have and showing empathy to others.
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Justin speaks with Dr Anthea Rhodes about parents and play
Topics included in this episode -
- Dr Anthea Rhodes from RCH National Child Health Poll
- Australian Families: How We Play
- How play has changed over the years
- Play is repetitive
- Bandit from Bluey has set a high bar
- Options for play partners
- Screen play
- Outside play
- Risk taking & safety concerns
- Extracurricular activities
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Introducing a brand new show on SBS - The Swap
Topics included in this episode -
- Just introduces Ali Kadri, CEO of the Islamic College of Brisbane
- The Swap on SBS
- Ali shares why the show was created
- Holy envy
- Religious differences
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Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about juggling work and parenthood
Topics included in this episode -
- The increasing cost of living
- Justin & Kylie share a personal story about their past financial struggles
- Get creative
- Routine
- Predictability
- Give them in fantasy what they can't have in reality
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Justin shares a sneak peek of Thursday's FREE webinar, a Resilient Parent
Topics included in this episode -
- Justin reads an email from a listener
- What is ChatGPT?
- ChatGPT writes a poem about school refusal
- Justin shares how he plans to use ChatGPT in his work
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Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
Topics included in this episode -
- Mom explains why she doesn't teach her kids about 'stranger danger' and it makes a ton of sense
- Kaboose App
- Justin shares some feedback from a listener about the Roald Dahl episode
- Justin & Kylie enjoyed the Richard Marx concert
- The Coulson's say goodbye to their 2nd daughter
What's happening in parenting in the news?
Topics included in this episode -
- 'We love kids but it's time to take control': Restaurant bans anyone under 10
- Rihanna credits motherhood for headlining Super Bowl show: 'You can do anything'
- Instant noodles are a leading cause of childhood burn injuries, new study
- Wild way Australian kids are outsmarting new school phone bans
- Aunt sparks outrage after taking toddler for 'mull...
Justin speaks with Michelle Mitchell about her new book - Tweens
Topics included in this episode -
- Tweens by Michelle Mitchell
- What is the difference between tweens and teens?
- Changes in social behaviour
- Perspective taking
- Comparisons
- Physical changes
- Cognitive changes
- Self esteem
- Technology
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February's Book Club - Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment.
Justin's reading
- Guns, Germs & Steel by Jared Diamond
- Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
- Get It Done by Ayelet Fishbach
- Silas Marner by George Elliot
- Freely Determined by Kennon M Sheldon
- That All Shall Be Saved by David Bentley Hart
Kylie's reading
What to do when your kid hates school!
Topics included in this episode -
- Sneak peek for tonight's webinar - How To Help When School Sucks
- Tips for parents
- Attitude is everything
- Finding purpose in school
Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au
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Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
Topics included in this episode -
- Justin & Kylie are headed to the Richard Marx concert
- Coulson daughter #2 is headed to the other side of the world
- Kylie had a rough week & called her Dad
Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au
Justin & Kylie share how they feel about the censorship of Roald Dahl's books
Topics included in this episode -
- Puffin are making changes to Roald Dahl's work
- Words like "fat" and "ugly" have been removed
- Gender neutral terms are being used
- "The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there."
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