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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:

#754 Why Doing Their Best Might Not Be the Best May 01, 2023

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Justin & Kylie answer listener's questions

Topics discussed in this episode -

Justin's got a lot to say!
Kylie answer's a listener's question about what keeps her up at night
Justin & Kylie answer's a listener's question about school work for unmotivated kids
How do you know if someone is 'trying their best'?
The Motivation Continuum
Different forms of motivation
Let them evaluate themselves
Autonomy supportive conversations

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#753 Join the Parenting Revolution! Apr 30, 2023

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Justin's new book is out today!

Topics included in this episode -

History behind May Day
Purchase The Parenting Revolution
The horrible history of parenting
We need a parenting revolution
Parental Guidance Season 2 is coming soon
Autonomy support
Self determination theory
Need supportive approach

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#752 Moving On From Wanting to Quit Parenting Apr 27, 2023

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Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time

Topics included in this episode -

An update on Justin wanting to quit parenting
Justin reads an email from a listener
A surfing metaphor
Kylie shares how she struggles to support Justin when he's having a hard time

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#751 Why Tweens Aren't Teens With Michelle Mitchell Apr 26, 2023

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Justin speaks with Michelle Mitchell about her new book - Tweens

Topics included in this episode -

Tweens by Michelle Mitchell
What is the difference between tweens and teens?
Changes in social behaviour
Perspective taking
Comparisons
Physical changes
Cognitive changes
Self esteem
Technology

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#750 Whose Job is it to Play With Your Kids? Apr 25, 2023

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Justin speaks with Dr Anthea Rhodes about parents and play

Topics included in this episode -

Dr Anthea Rhodes from RCH National Child Health Poll
Australian Families: How We Play
How play has changed over the years
Play is repetitive
Bandit from Bluey has set a high bar
Options for play partners
Screen play
Outside play
Risk taking & safety concerns
Extracurricular activities

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#749 Lest We Forget; An Anzac Reflection From Justin Apr 24, 2023

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A special Anzac day episode with Dr Justin Coulson. Lest we forget.

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#748 Are Paedophiles Really Looking at Your Kids Online? Apr 23, 2023

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*Content warning - Parental discretion advised*

Topics included in this episode -

Is it risky to post photos of your children online in their school uniform?
How often are these photos used in grooming & sexual extortion cases?
How to post online safely
Use appropriate privacy settings
Do you know all of your 'friends' on social media?
Have conversations very early around devices & social media

ACCCE with the AFP

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#747 When You're Not Needed Anymore Apr 20, 2023

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Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time

Topics included in this episode -

Justin & Kylie are headed to the Richard Marx concert
Coulson daughter #2 is headed to the other side of the world
Kylie had a rough week & called her Dad

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#746 Is ChatGPT the Future of Education? Apr 19, 2023

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Topics included in this episode -

Justin reads an email from a listener
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT writes a poem about school refusal
Justin shares how he plans to use ChatGPT in his work

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#745 Filtering Through the Insta-Mum Culture Apr 18, 2023

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Topics included in this episode:

The Impact of Instagram Mommy Blogger Content on the Perceived Self-Efficacy of Mothers
How the content we view online impacts how we see ourselves
How social media influences parents
The Alpha mum
The results to the study were surprising
Media literacy

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