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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:

#526 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Jun 09, 2022

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

Topics discussed in today's podcast:

Monotask not multitask
We hear from 2 podcast listeners
Say yes
The Coulson's are early risers
Some days don't go the way you want them to
Be intentional & purposeful
Sometimes as a parent you need to set your expectations

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#525 Kids Activities: What, Why and How Many? Jun 08, 2022

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How do you decide which extra curricular activities to put the kids into?

Topics discussed in today's podcast:

Take their age into account
Experience vs learning a skill
Available resources
Don't force the 'life lessons'
Competence & confidence
What are your values?
Competition can be undermining for kids wellbeing

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#524 Baby & Toddler Nutrition With Dr Anthea Rhodes Jun 07, 2022

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"Ready-made baby and toddler foods are a common choice for Australian families, as one in three young children eat these foods at least once a week, and one in five eat them most days. However, many parents are unaware these foods are often not healthy, and the majority falsely believe they are regulated by the government to ensure they provide good nutrition for children."

Topics discussed in today's podcast:

The latest RCH National Child Health Poll 'Ready-made baby foods: Do parents know the facts?’
How common is ready-made baby foods in Australian homes?
Do parents know what's in ready-made food?
Regulations in Australia for toddler food products
How to choose the better products
The most damaging product added into these foods
Check the ingredients list & nutritional panel

Find more from Dr Anthea Rhodes at RCH Poll or the Kids Health Info podcast

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#523 Should We Argue in Front of the Kids? Jun 06, 2022

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Arguments are inevitable, but what's the best way to have them?

Topics discussed in today's podcast:

Fighting in inevitable
High conflict is linked to higher levels of negative symptoms in children
Children that come from secure homes are less likely to choose high risk behaviours
Children learn communication skills from their parents
Children need to see positive conflict resolution
Adult only conversations
Use the 3 E's

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#522 10 Fights Worth Having With Your Kids Jun 05, 2022

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How to have a conversation that doesn't lead to conflict

Topics discussed in today's podcast:

Fights that parents have to have with their kids
Sleeping & eating
Friends, parties & sleepovers
Social media, alcohol & drugs, intimacy, pornography, dress
What matters is how we have the conflict
It's worth having a fight if their safety is at risk
How to have a conversation that doesn't lead to conflict
Justin's ladder metaphor
The relationship should always come first
It's not worth going to war over preferences
Preferences vs principles

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#521 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Jun 02, 2022

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

Topics discussed in today's podcast:

The Coulson's have a family meeting
Siblings sharing bedrooms
Kylie's morning routine
Justin struggles with the morning rush

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#520 Habits of Healthy Relationships Part 2 Jun 01, 2022

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*Mature themes included - not appropriate for children*

Topics discussed in today's podcast:

Justin's writing a new book - Dad's Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies
Habits of healthy relationships

Make time
Laughter
Honour the other
Encourage positive illusions
Emotional attunement
No name calling
Forgive

Three things that apply specifically to adult relationships

Flirt
Consent
Keep each other updated on your day-to-day plans

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#519 Sadness & Depression With Rachel Tomlinson May 31, 2022

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How to support a child with depression

Topics discussed in today's podcast:

Rachel speaks about her new book - A Blue Kind of Day
How do we respond when our kids experience emotions that make us feel uncomfortable?
It's okay to not be okay
How does depression display in children?
How children describe symptoms of depression
How to support a child with depression

Find more about Rachel Tomlinson and her books Teaching Kids to be Kind and A Blue Kind of Day

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#518 Habits of Healthy Relationships Part 1 May 30, 2022

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Habits of healthy relationships

Topics discussed in today's podcast: