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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:

#704 From the Doctor's Desk Feb 19, 2023

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Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting

Topics included in this episode -

Adverse Childhood Experiences
Which generation experiences the most ACE's?
Time pressure today
Life is getting harder for a lot of us
What does communicating online do to our brains?

Research articles mentioned

Adverse Childhood Experiences Across Birth Generation and LGBTQ + Identity, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2019
Technologically-assisted communication attenuates inter-brain synchrony

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#703 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Feb 16, 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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#702 Kids and Loss Feb 15, 2023

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If you are a parent, how do you comfort your child after a major loss?

Justin chats with Christine Layton form ABC Perth
How we can talk to our kids about grief
The emotion train
What behaviours do grieving children exhibit?
Acknowledge their pain
Avoidance reinforces anxiety
How to prepare a child for a funeral
Shenton College's Facebook post

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#701 Kristy Thomas: Helping Kids Cope With Grief Feb 14, 2023

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How best to support your greiving child

Topics included in this episode -

Kristy introduces herself & Feel The Magic
1 in 20 of children in Australia will lose a parent by the time they're 18
Grief is isolating
Camp Magic
How children usually respond to grief
How parents should respond to their child's grief
Feel it to heal it
Use your words intentionally
Look after yourself & your grief

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#700 Serious Sibling Rivalry Feb 13, 2023

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Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to cope when your kids are fighting

Topics included in this episode -

"Such a Good Dad" song
How to help your kids navigate the conflict in healthy ways
Teach them that high emotions = low intelligence
Soft start ups
If emotions are high, sort it out later
The vicious circle
Psychological distancing
Problem solving

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#699 Jayne Crossling on Safe Photo Sharing Feb 12, 2023

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*Content warning - Parental discretion advised*

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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#698 I'll Do Better Tomorrow Feb 09, 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 -

School refusal is beginning again in the Coulson house
Justin is tired & struggling with parenting right now
Kylie is struggling with one of her daughters preparing to move out

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#697 Will You Be My Valentine? Feb 08, 2023

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Should we be encouraging Valentine's Day traditions during childhood?

Topics included in this episode -

Justin & Kylie share their childhood Valentine's Day memories
The history of St Valentine's Day
Should kids have a Valentine?
Teaching children the art of expressing love
The Coulson Valentine's Day tradition
Inclusivity
Consent

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#696 Education Conversations with Gabbie Stroud Feb 07, 2023

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What conversations should we be having with our kids at the start of the term?

Topics included in this episode -

Getting into the mindset
We are our child's primary educator
Outsourcing education
What are we teaching our kids?
We're all on the same team
What do we send our kids to school for?
Is learning a competition?
Learning is about relationships

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#695 Suggestions for Sensitive Souls Feb 06, 2023

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Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about how to help your sensitive child

Topics included in this episode -

How to handle other people's opinions/judgments about your children
It's none of our business what other people think of us
Be careful not to label your own child
The emotion train analogy
Separation anxiety
Pre-arm your child
Give them something to look forward to
School avoidance
How to Help when School Sucks
School Refusal

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