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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:

#336 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Aug 19, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Tips for getting through 'the monthly cycle'.
Reading recommendations for older kids.
Spontaneous family adventures.

Check out Justin's reading recommendations:

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#335 From the Doctor's Desk Aug 18, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

01.09 - Smacking
Physical punishment consistently predicts increases in child behaviour problems over time
Physical punishment is not associated with positive outcomes over time
Physical punishment increases the risk of involvement with child protection services
The only evidence of children illiciting physical punishment is for externalising behaviour
Physical punishment predicts worsening behaviour over time
07.20 Screen usage and reading
When do children need to start learning to read?
What do screens get in the way of?
10.45 Which country has the most burnt out parents?
How do we assess parental burnout?
How to minimise and navigate parental burnout?

Physical punishment and child outcomes: a narrative review of prospective studies

Longitudinal Associations Between Screen Use and Reading in Preschool-Aged Children

Parental Burnout Around the Globe: A 42-Country Study International Investigation of Parental Burnout

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#334 Rock Solid Study with Katie Jones Aug 17, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Study stress
What causes all of the stress?
Stress isn't about having too much to do, it's about how to get it all done
Motivation & wellbeing
Life balance
Tips to help kids get through their exams
The obession with 'the number' at the end of year 12
Time management vs scheduled outcomes
Command words
Unmotivated teens

You can get a copy of Katie’s Free Parent Guide:

‘The 3 Huge Mistakes (even smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments’

at www.rocksolidstudy.com

And check out her free and super-practical video tips at the Grade Transformation blog:

www.gradetransformation.com.au

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#333 An 18 Year Old at the Crossroads Aug 16, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

How to guide an 18 year old while respecting their decisions
Minimising the contention at home
Having an honest conversation
The importance of autonomy
Connection

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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#332 ADHD Aug 15, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Important ADHD background information
Tips for parenting ADHD children
Three basic psychological needs

For more information and to register for Justin's ADHD webinar click here.

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#331 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Aug 12, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Jacob Townsend's powerful example of confidence with a stutter
Justin's experience with his daughter - connection is the currency of our relationships
Kids spell love T-I-M-E
Justin and Kylie's experience in guiding their daughter through a breakup

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#330 Maintaining Influence With Your Kids Aug 11, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

How we create influence through connection
Why trust is so important
Asking a simple question like 'what do you think' can empower our kids

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#329 Tricky Behaviours with Andrew Fuller Aug 10, 2021

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Timestamps for this episode:

00.32 Justin introduces Andrew
00.53 Is it appropriate to say we manage the tricky behaviours of others around us?
01.53 Andrew's acronym R.E.S.O.L.V.E.
02.09 R.espond with respect
02.46 E.ngage
03.35 S.eek understanding
04.39 O.bserve their feelings
05.47 L.ower the tone
07.37 V.alue add
08.17 E.mpower
08.55 Ad break
09.40 How to use the R.E.S.O.L.V.E. model with a tricky toddler
12.23 How to use the R.E.S.O.L.V.E. model with a tricky teenager
15.12 Technology and teens
16.24 Justin's summary
17.46 Andrew's process of forming his model

Tricky Behaviours by Andrew Fuller

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#328 Toddler SOS Aug 09, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

How toddlers and pre-schoolers are biologically wired
Tips and tricks for working parents during lockdowns
Change and variety will keep toddlers entertained for longer

Read Dr Jenny Chesters' 'Parenting During Lockdown' article here.

Read Dr Jenny Chesters' full report on 'Life Satisfaction During the 2020 Pandemic in Australia' here.

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#327 Gold Medal Parenting Aug 08, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Justin has been thoroughly enjoying watching the Olympics
The sexism on display when the Norwegian Beach Handball Team chose to compete in shorts instead of bikini bottoms
How we can encourage our children in any activity without taking it too far

Facebook post mentioned

#321 I'll Do Better Tomorrow

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