Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

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#983 Man or Bear? May 05, 2024

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Content warning: not for young ears.

“If you had to be in the forest with a man or a bear, which would you choose?”. How do we get to the point where we can answer without hesitation “a man!”?

In this episode:

Violence against women
Parents stepping up
Teaching morality
The 'No More' rallies
Influence of explicit pornography on young men

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#982 Judgement & Criticism Are Out! May 02, 2024

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Judgement & criticism, punishing, provoking, and trying to “fix” a child—none of these are a parent’s job. They only serve to drive a wedge in relationships. Our job is to love our children. To set limits and have expectations—yes!—but to do so kindly.

In this episode:

Shifting the paradigm
Compassion and empathy
Emotions go up, intelligence goes down
The problem with judgement
Why kindness is the answer

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#981 Am I The Only One Not Interested in Intimacy? May 01, 2024

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If you are struggling to "keep the spark alive" with your loved one, you're not alone. Exhaustion, screen addiction, lack of time, resentment - all these issues (and more!) can lead to zero interest in nurturing intimacy. Today we share some surprising secrets to sustaining a strong sexual connection!

In this episode:

Reasons for having zero interest in intimacy
Connection and friendship
Prioritising sex
Slowing things down
Female pleasure
Book recommendations

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#980 The Anxious Generation With Jonathan Haidt Apr 30, 2024

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Justin shares four big ideas based on Jonathan Haidt's new book in the hope that it generates some constructive conversations with your kids at home:

The key to building a resilient child,
Getting comfy with our children experiencing a healthy level of discomfort in life,
The impact of social media on the brain development of teens, and
Looking at problematic use of or addiction to social media.

In this episode:

Healthy/unhealthy childhood stressors
Supportive parenting vs "tough love" or over-protective parenting
Resilience
Anxiety
The cycle of incompetence
Anti-fragility
Impact of social media on teenage brain development
Social media addiction / problematic use

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#979 Taking No For An Answer Apr 29, 2024

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A listener wants to know how to help her friend, a single mum to an increasingly difficult 10-year-old boy. Plus, three things you can do to survive your child’s big and embarrassing public meltdown!

In this episode:

Single parenting
Supporting other parents
Aggressive child
Emotional regulation
Psychological help
It takes a village!
2-parent privilege
Travelling with kids
HALTS
How to say no with compassion and kindness

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#978 Putting Mum on Your Resume Apr 28, 2024

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Are you wanting to return to work but struggling to know what on Earth to write on your resume after years out of the workforce? Listen in for some ideas that will inspire and encourage mothers to confidently claim the skills, strengths, and unique value you possess and can offer the world!

In this episode:

Cost-of-living increase
Returning to work
Motherhood
Being a mum is valid and valuable work, so I put it on my CV - ABC Everyday
Writing a resume
Parental responsibilities, skills, unique value
Stay-at-home-mums (SAHM)
Kylie's resume – Happy Families

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#977 The Not So Fond Farewell Apr 25, 2024

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Justin & Kylie discuss the hills and valleys of life - Justin is definitely feeling on top of the mountain as he strives to achieve a better work/life balance, while Kylie is in the valley after farewelling daughter number three.

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#976 Abigail Shrier's Bad Therapy Apr 23, 2024

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Justin takes a look at Abigail Shrier's controversial new book "Bad Therapy". What's really going on with our kids, and why are they going through so many challenges?

In this episode:

Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up and Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier
Why The Kids Aren’t Alright | Honestly Podcast
Trauma, PTSD, depression
Therapy
Iatrogenesis - when the healer introduces harm
Parental self-doubt
Restorative practices in schools
Gentle parenting under fire
Understanding children’s basic psychological needs

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#975 Homework Hassles & Social Struggles Apr 22, 2024

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Today we answer listener questions about co-parenting, homework, and starting daycare.

In this episode:

Co-parenting and divorce
Picking battles
Co-parenting apps: 2houses and OurFamilyWizard
Structure and routine
Natural, unstructured environments
Developing social skills

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#974 Roblox Rules Apr 21, 2024

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Roblox is incredibly popular with kids, bringing a very real challenge to parents today. We share 5 practical steps you can take to keep your child safe online when it is not practical or feasible to keep them offline.

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