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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:

#396 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Nov 11, 2021

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Topics included in this episode:

Kylie is working with an emotion coach
Kylie shares what she's learnt with her daughter
ABC model
Stinking thinking
Justin nailed it this week with Miss 7 at bedtime

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#395 Sorry, Not Sorry Nov 10, 2021

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In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss:

a recap of last night's episode of Parental Guidance
how different parenting styles affect compromise within our families
why forcing kids to apologise is teaching kids to lie

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#394 Doing Hard Things Nov 09, 2021

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Topics included in this episode:

Justin & Kylie discuss last night's episode of Parental Guidance
Kids earning money
How far do you push your kids?
Kylie shares a story from her childhood
Facing your fears
When to let children trust their gut
It's not about pushing. It's about encouraging and supporting.

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#393 It's All About the Screens Nov 08, 2021

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Topics included in this episode:

We look back at the new parents we met last night in Parental Guidance
Washing kids' mouth with soap
Screen time use from little kids to teens
Setting boundaries with screens

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

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#392 You Can’t Handle the Truth Nov 07, 2021

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Topics included in this episode:

We look back at the little lies that came up during the cake decorating challenge in Parental Guidance
Why our kids lie and how we can respond
The fact that telling lies is a normal part of growing up

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#391 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Nov 04, 2021

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Topics included in this episode:

Kylie shares some feedback from a listener about a sensitive episode last week
Justin shares some feedback from a listener about sleep training
Kylie shares her reflections she's had while watching Parental Guidance
Justin wants to get into nature with the family and spend some quality time

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#390 The Importance of Self Control Nov 03, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Family photos
The chocolate test
Why does self control matter?

7 ways we can help build self control

Out of sight, out of mind
Be consistent & follow through
Gentle reminders
Self control games
Motivation
Support their autonomy
Be a model

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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#389 Stranger Danger Nov 02, 2021

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***Trigger warning - Episode discussses child abuse***

Topics on the podcast today:

Justin & Kylie discuss last night's episode of Parental Guidance
Stranger danger conversation
Statistics around child abuse
5 important things to talk to your kids about
Most strangers are good people
If a stranger approaches you, check with a parent
If you're going somewhere with a stranger, always stay in public
Heirarchy of helpers
If you ever feel unsafe, find another adult
Common sense rules
If you feel unsafe, move away
If a stranger promises you things, say no
If a stranger ever touches you in a way that makes you feel unsafe, scream as loud as you can!
How to help your children be safe around family/friends
Your body is yours
No one should ever touch your body
If a person ever tells you to keep a secret related to your body, they're an untrustworthy person
Talk to your parents

Keeping our Children Safe from Child Abuse

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#388 Smacking - It’s Not OK Nov 01, 2021

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Topics included in this episode:

Parental Guidance aired last night
The spanking debate
We do the best we can until we know better
The science is clear - smacking is ineffective
Should smacking be illegal?
What does the word punishment mean?
The 3 E's

Articles mentioned in this episode:

The Fallacy of the ‘I Turned Out Fine’ Argument

The Spanking Debate: Changing Minds Takes a Generation

7 Reasons Australia is WRONG about smacking our kids

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

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#387 Why Do Some Kids Thrive Despite Adversity? Oct 31, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Justin & Kylie respond to a listener's question about why some kids thrive despite adversity.
Children's personalities, temperaments and environments.
One stable adult in a child's life.
A sense of mastery over life.

Listen to episode #375 Not What I Expected here.

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

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