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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:

#416 My Grown Up (and Not So Grown Up) Christmas Movie List Dec 09, 2021

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Justin & Kylie list their all-time favourite Christmas movies

The Polar Express
Klaus
Arthur Christmas
Elf
Home Alone
The Santa Clause
Christmas Chronicles
Must mention - Bad Santa, The Holiday (Justin's never seen them)

Some Christian Christmas movies

Purchase How To Unspoil The Kids This Christmas or Tis the Season to be Cranky or find it in your Happy Families Membership

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#415 The Road Trip Revisited Dec 08, 2021

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The best list of road trip games to keep everyone entertained.

Topics discussed in this episode:

I-spy
Spotto
I went to the shops and I bought
The alphabet game
Car cricket
Old MacDonald Had A Farm
Bingo
This Is The Song That Never Ends
Peel The Avocado
The Fart Game

Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.

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#414 'Tis The Season to be Cranky Dec 07, 2021

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Making Christmas a happy time for everyone

Topics included in this episode:

how to keep things calm this Christmas
creating structure for a smoother day
practicing acceptance
getting on with relatives and others being in our space

Purchase the 'Tis The Season to be Cranky webinar, or find it in your Happy Families Premium Membership.

For a happier family, try a Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.

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#413 Kids Asking For Expensive Gifts Dec 06, 2021

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How to avoid materialism in your children this Christmas

Topics discussed in this episode:

How to avoid materialism in your children
Don't try to keep up with the Jones's
Get creative
Plan ahead
Change the focus
Be an example

Material Parenting: How the Use of Goods in Parenting Fosters Materialism in the Next Generation

Purchase How To Unspoil The Kids This Christmas or find it in your Happy Families Membership

Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your Happy Families Membership

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#412 Childhood Depression Dec 05, 2021

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Topics included in this episode:

What research says about how we can help those suffering from depression.
Connection, physical activity and mentors.
Why curiosity and a desire to learn can help overcome depression.

You can contact Kids Helpline anytime on 1800 55 1800.

You can call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14.

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#411 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Dec 02, 2021

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Subjects up for discussion:

Littlest Miss Coulson was excited for a special Saturday chore
Justin took one of his daughters out for a special birthday ice-cream
Kids spell love T.I.M.E
Kylie left the kids with a list of chores and she came home to a wonderful surprise
If we don't give our children opportunities to surprise us, they never will

Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.

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#410 Best Of - Playful Parenting Dec 01, 2021

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In this best of episode Justin & Kylie chat about ways we can be more playful with our kids. It's a really important conversation, especially ahead of the holidays!

Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.

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#409 Report Cards - Do They Matter? An Interview With Alfie Kohn Nov 30, 2021

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Justin & Kylie speak with Alfie Kohn about report cards

In this episode, they discuss:

Alfie's opinion on report cards
When children are being evaluated, it reduces their motivation
Intrinsic vc extrinsic motivation
Grades for effort
What should parents do with the report cards?

Learn more about Alfie Kohn

#137 Punishment & Rewards with Alfie Kohn

#150 Unconditional Parenting with Alfie Kohn

#160 The Trouble With Time Out with Alfie Kohn

#249 Best of - Discipline, Punishment & Rewards with Dr Alfie Kohn

Purchase T weens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.

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#408 A Co-Parenting Listener Question Nov 29, 2021

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Topics included in this episode:

A listener question about co-parenting when the other parent is not quite meeting their responsibilities
The 7 C's of Separation and Divorce
Why and how you need to work together with your ex when it comes to parenting

Read Dr Justin Coulson's 7 C's of Separation and Divorce.

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#407 Dad Alone Nov 28, 2021

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Topics included in this episode: