Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Latest Episodes:

#913 - 3 Ways to Help You Stay Balanced Jan 23, 2024

Show notes

A conversation about finding balance in 2024, and how to put systems in place for your family (so that things go right more often).

In this episode:

holidays
the tightrope analogy
routines, structure, and habits
true recreation
building resilience

Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our website

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#912 Parenting Trends: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly Jan 22, 2024

Show notes

5 parenting trends set to be huge in 2024 are placed under the Happy Families microscope. Will they build strong, solid families, or are they fads destined to flop over time?

In today's episode:

Celebrating small wins, on top of the big achievements
"Sharenting" - putting your children online places them at risk of harm or exploitation
Leah Plunkard, author of Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online
Listen to my conversation with Madonna King, author of Saving Our Kids
Parental benign neglect

Helicopter parenting
21 Days to a Happier Family by Dr Justin Coulson
Trust in organismic development, autonomy support, and adaptation among mothers and their children - research by Renee Landry and co
Gentle parenting and choosing baby names
Thrifting vs buying new

Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our website

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#911 We're Back Bigger & Better for 2024! Jan 21, 2024

Show notes

Starting 2024 with a shock announcement from Justin as he reveals the big parenting issue he has gotten wrong!

Topics in today's episode:

holidays
homeschooling
the magic of Christmas
Santa
Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien
exciting changes to the podcast
our words for 2024, and some words from our listeners

Join the waitlist for The Quest

Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas from the Coulsons Dec 24, 2023

Show notes

Have the most wonderful Christmas with your loved ones.

We look forward to joining you again on The Happy Families Podcast in late January.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of 2023 #1 - #721 Defusing Explosive Children with Dr Ross Greene Dec 21, 2023

Show notes

This is the full interview with Dr Ross Greene, as heard in episodes #721 and #722.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

The Explosive Child, by Dr Ross Greene an associate clinical professor at Harvard Medical School
Kids do well if they can
Flexibility & adaptability
Problem solving
High emotions, low intelligence
Lagging skills research
Motivation vs ability
How to work with intensely rigid children
Problem solving
Explore, Explain, Empower
CPS model
Inflexibility + inflexibility = Meltdown
Problem solving proactively
The truth about consequences
Punishment vs problem solving
Lives In The Balance

Purchase the 2023 Webinar Bundle for $199 and get instant access to $1087 worth of parenting resources!

Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

Purchase the Raising Resilient Kids Summit

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of 2023 #2 - #679 Managing Fatigue as a Parent Dec 20, 2023

Show notes

Solutions for managing parental fatigue - perfect timing as we head into the busiest and most exhausting time of the year!

Topics included in this episode -

Holidays - a time for rejuvenation or just more exhaustion?
Physical and mental fatigue
Exhaustion with little kids
Causes of parental fatigue
Tightrope walker metaphor - a constant balancing act
Sleep is not a luxury
Diet - eat well, make healthy food accessible
Attention management

Purchase the 2023 Webinar Bundle for $199 and get instant access to $1087 worth of parenting resources!

Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of 2023 #3 - #674 The Power of Habit Dec 19, 2023

Show notes

Why forming positive habits, especially those with our kids and in our families is so important.

Purchase the 2023 Webinar Bundle for $199 and get instant access to $1087 worth of parenting resources!

Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of 2023 #4 - #673 Family Goal Setting Dec 18, 2023

Show notes

Topics included in this episode -

Ideas on how to motivate your kids and set goals as a family.

Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of 2023 #5 - #706 Gentle Parenting: Is It a Fad or Fabulous? Dec 17, 2023

Show notes

What does Dr Mona think about gentle parenting?

Topics included in this episode -

Justin speaks with Dr Mona Delahooke
Brain-Body Parenting
Responsive parenting
Permissive parenting
Reading your child's cues
Bottom-up behaviours are instinctual
Behavioural biomarkers
What to do instead
Red & green zones
Being responsive with time constraints

Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#910 Water Safety With Dr Anthea Rhodes Dec 14, 2023

Show notes

Are you ready for summer swimming and surf? Dr Anthea Rhodes, a paediatrician, researcher and child health advocate from The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne shares some water safety tips. [Replay]

Topics included in this episode -