Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

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#943 The 5 Marriage I Don'ts Mar 06, 2024

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Marriage is not just about the "happily ever after", but rather the real-world benefits of a life of meaning, joy, purpose, and growth. Keep your relationship strong by avoiding 5 things that harm marriage the most.

In this episode:

Damaging mindsets
Commitment, trust, connection
Intention vs action
Divorce contagion
Provocative statistics
Get Married by Brad Wilcox
Positive outcomes for children
Household work, mental load

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#942 Brad Wilcox On Why You Should Get Married Mar 05, 2024

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New research by sociologist Brad Wilcox shows that nothing predicts happiness in life better than a good marriage—not even a hefty bank account or a great career.

In this episode:

Get Married by Brad Wilcox
Is marriage just a piece of paper?
Ceremony and ritual
Cohabitation vs marriage - stability, direction, happiness
Finding oneself
The soulmate myth
Family-first model
Cultivating romance and emotional connection
Benefits of marriage

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#941 When Life Isn't Fair Mar 04, 2024

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For our children, "fair" can often mean getting what they want. Understanding your child's developmental capacity and implementing these three quick ideas can help you deal with those moments when your child appears self-centred and lacking in empathy.

In this episode:

Email from Lauren about 'fairness'
Aimee's Adventures on TikTok - How I teach “fairness” to my elementary schoolers using bandaids
Moral and cognitive development
Concrete operational thinking vs formal operational thinking
Heinz dilemma - Wikipedia
Engaging children in discussions about fairness/justice/empathy
Critical thinking
Mental equivalent of the Yurchenko double pike
Developmental Milestones [Introduction] - a Happy Families article
Abundance mentality

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#940 The Worst Advice Ever Mar 03, 2024

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Sometimes people say dumb things (with the very best of intentions) when it comes to giving parenting advice.

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#939 Running at a B+ Feb 29, 2024

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Being fully present with your family requires letting go of distractions and remembering that to a child, love is spelled T.I.M.E.

In this episode:

Word of the year update
"The great unhappiness machine"
Emotional regulation
The gift of homeschooling
Autonomy and freedom in learning
Know your child
Being intentional

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#938 This Week in Parenting: Smartphone Obsessions & Uni's vs Tradies Feb 28, 2024

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This week in parenting: Disney's Percy Jackson, an epic game taking the internet by storm, and the explicit lyrics your children may be singing in the playground. Plus, a reminder that education matters - in all its forms!

In this episode:

Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan now on Disney
Palworld
Megan Thee Stallion - not kid friendly!
Natasha Bita - Smartphone obsessions are dumbing down Australian kids, OECD testing reveals | The Australian
Battle between Universities and Construction Skills in a clever campaign from CSQ - Universities hammer industry in tug-of-war over students | The Australian

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#937 Concussions in Kids with Dr Anthea Rhodes Feb 27, 2024

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Dr Anthea Rhodes explains how concussions can happen, what the signs might be, and how to support your child as they recover and return to activities.

In this episode:

What is a concussion?
Physical signs and symptoms
Guidelines for treatment and recovery
Kids Health Information : Head injury – general advice (rch.org.au)
Preventing concussions and repeat injury
RCH National Child Health Poll (rchpoll.org.au)

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#936 The Sordid World of Honey Traps With Julie Inman Grant Feb 26, 2024

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*Content warning: parental discretion advised*

Australia's e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant describes the fast-paced and aggressive tactics used by sexual extortionists targeting children and young adults. She gives clear directives to parents on how to prevent online harm, and what to do if your child experiences sexual extortion.

In this episode:

Online sexual extortionists targeting kids
Screen rules, limits, safety measures, and supervision
Honey trap tactics
Fast-paced escalation from charm to harm
What to do if this happens to your child
Keeping your child safe online
How to report abuse or content to eSafety | eSafety Commissioner
Parents | eSafety Commissioner
Sextortion | ACCCE
The Teenage Brain – Happy Families
Screens in Bedrooms? – Happy Families

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#935 A Real World Honey Trap Feb 25, 2024

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In a brave and vulnerable conversation, Jake and his mother Hayley talk about their 'honey trap' experience when Jake was 15, sharing just how quickly and easily this can happen to a child or adolescent.

In this episode:

Honey traps and online safety
Real-life experience of a 15-year-old boy
Advice from Hayley and Jake
"No Matter What"

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#934 Fixing Ruined Weekends & Relationships Feb 22, 2024

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Your child has done the wrong thing, their attitude stinks, and you are mad! What could possibly go wrong? We share our woeful weekend and resolve to do better tomorrow.

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