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**Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy Families**

Deciding which parenting advice to follow? Join the thousands of mums and dads who turn to Australia’s most downloaded parenting podcast.

Dr Justin Coulson and his wife Kylie bring real parenting solutions every day, cutting through the noise of modern advice with clear, practical guidance for every step of parenting.

From early childhood challenges to the complexities of the teenage years, each daily episode offers simple, evidence-based strategies to help you feel more confident in your decisions and more connected to your kids.

Latest Episodes:

#616 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Oct 13, 2022

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Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time

Topics included in this episode -

Kylie created a sugar free birthday for Justin
A $6 chilli
Justin & Kylie have a heightened conversation with one of their daughters
Parenting adult children

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#615 You're the (Inner) Voice Oct 12, 2022

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Justin shares 3 conversation principals that can help

Topics included in this episode -

The way that we speak to our children becomes their inner voice
Justin & Kylie share some of their inner thoughts/voices from childhood
3 conversation principals that can help

A voice that encourages belonging, understanding & empathy.
A voice that expresses confidence in their capacity.
A voice that encourages autonomy.

How do we find our own inner voice?

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#614 Perinatal Depression in Men With Dave Edwards Oct 11, 2022

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Justin speaks with Dave about men and perinatal depression & anxiety

Topics discussed in today's podcast:

Dave shares his own personal experience
Antenatal classes
Communication
Symptoms
What to do
Talk to someone, music, reading, join a group
Telehealth
SMS for Dads
Gidget Virtual Village for Dads
Panda hotline

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#613 Digital Self Harm: How to Spot & Stop It Oct 10, 2022

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*Content warning - topics in this episode will not be suitable to small children*

Topics discussed in today's podcast:

What is digital self-harm?
Digital self-harm: Rising trend of teens cyberbullying themselves
Teens trolling themselves online
Suicidal thoughts
How do we protect our kids?
5 signs that a child may be a target of cyber bullying
Shift in social relationships - when should parents step in?
Make a plan. Get involved
esafety Commissioner - Get help now

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#612 Smells Like Teen Spirit - Angst, Sadness or Depression? Oct 09, 2022

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Dr Justin & Kylie talk about depression in kids

Topics included in this episode -

What does it look like?
What is the difference between a bad day/a depressive episode/depression
Stinking thinking
Apathy
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Cognitive distortions
How can parents help?

Acceptance
Breathe
Get outside
Move
Connect
Learn
Serve
Make a plan
Get help
Look after your own mental health

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#611 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Oct 06, 2022

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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 didn't do much holidaying during his holidays
Kylie celebrates the girls half birthdays
The Coulson's have a street breakfast
School refusal in the Coulson house & not the usual suspect

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#610 This Week in Parenting Oct 05, 2022

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On today's episode - a new segment - This Week in Parenting, where Justin and Kylie look at some of the recent news stories that we as parents need to be across.

Find out more about the arrest of Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel here
Read the story about secret fight clubs here
More on the coroner's findings that Molly Russell's cause of death was suicide caused by social media here
Discover why a video game developer won't let his kids play video games

Find out more about the book Stolen Focus here.

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#609 Parenting & Mental Illness: A Discussion With Anna Spargo-Ryan Oct 04, 2022

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Dr Justin speaks with Anna about her story with mental illness

Topics discussed in today's podcast: