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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:

#167 Talking to Kids About Divorce Nov 24, 2020

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Choose your timing
Plan it out and present a united front
Highlight what is staying the same and what is going to change
Keep it as harmonious as you can
Signs to look for in children that aren't coping with the separation
How to build hope
Surround yourself and your children with your village

Lucy Peach - The Power of The Period

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#166 The Importance of Building Childhood Immunity With Nutricia Careline Nov 24, 2020

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Justin & Kylie speak with nutritionist, Sue Statham from Nutricia Careline about the importance of immunity in early childhood.
Foods that promote the growth of good bacteria.
How to encourage our kids to enjoy healthy foods.

For more information and resources, please visit:

Nutricia Careline (visit the website to live chat, call on 1800 842 098, or email nutriciacareline@danone.com)
AptaNutrition’s Parents' Corner

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#165 Perfect Parenting Will Crush Your Soul Nov 23, 2020

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Topics discussed in this episode:

What is perfectionism?
Excessively high personal standards & extraordinarily critical in personal evaluations.
Self-oriented perfectionism, other-oriented perfectionism & socially prescribed perfectionism.
What to do if you are a perfectionist.
The Perfectionism Paradox.
When we avoid mistakes we limit our learning.

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#164 The Do's and Don'ts of Discipline Nov 22, 2020

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Topics discussed in this episode:

A sneak peek into The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline
The fundamental flaw in the way people understand discipline
The actual definition of discipline
Children are people too
People matter, things don't

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#163 My Daughter Has a Boyfriend Nov 19, 2020

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Justin shares the story of a listener who had a parenting win
Kylie shares her feelings about one of their teenage daughters who has started dating
Learning to let go

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#162 Favouritism Nov 18, 2020

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Justin & Kylie discuss who was the favourite child in their childhood homes
Whether there is a favourite or not, children's perception is actually what matters most
What are the triggers that make children feel like there's a favourite in the family?
Research shows that we're more likely have a favourite when the child is easy to get along with
There are no positives when it comes to favouritism

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#161 Hormones Make Me Crazy Sometimes Nov 17, 2020

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Justin & Kylie open up about their personal struggle with Kylie's hormonal cycle
If you're struggling, please seek medical help

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#160 The Trouble With Time Out with Alfie Kohn Nov 16, 2020

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Topics discussed in this episode:

The history of Time-Out
Praise and rewards, just like punishments, are really about power
The positive reinforcement we're removing during time out is LOVE
Time-out ruptures your relationship
Time-out communicates the conditionality of our love
We have to work out a way of doing things WITH children, rather than doing things TO them
Children should be loved for who they are, not what they do
What to do instead?
We need to move beyond behaviour

Learn more about Alfie Kohn

Webinar Dr Justin mentioned - Tweens, Teens & Screens (Also included in our Happy Families Membership)

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#159 Planning a Christmas Stay-Cation Nov 15, 2020

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