Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

*Mature content warning. This is not an episode suitable for children*Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie speak with Rebecca Sparrow Who is responsible for teaching students about consent? What are we missing when teaching our children about sex? Consent isn't only about sex Personal boundaries Permission & respect Justin reads from his book Miss-Connection, page 204-206 Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Gossip is a healthy form of curiosity How to foster boredom in your children with the down sides Susan answers some rapid fire questions from Kylie & Justin Find out more about Susan Engel & her books The Hungry Mind & The Intellectual Lives of ChildrenListen to the other 2 podcasts here - #206 Curious Kids with Susan Engel & #211 We Don't Need To Know Everything with Susan EngelPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares some sneak peeks into this week's Book Club topics The marshmallow experiment Self control can be taught Adversity, Belief & Consequence Ethan Kross podcast episode - #128 Self Control Can Be A Learned Behaviour (Featuring Ethan Kross)Episode with Taryn - #207 Taming That Voice Inside Your HeadJoin Kylie for Book Club on 9 Ways to a Resilient Child in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin's life motto is "Always bite off more than you can chew!" 3 tips to help you create margin in your life "The things that matter most must never be at the mercy of the things that matter least." - Steven R. Covey Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: The Coulson's experienced a first in over 20 years of parenting Justin's decided he's not paying up anymore! For a happier family, try a Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie had a rough night with their youngest in their bed What is the best time to put the kids to bed? Routine is everything Sleep hygiene Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: How do we help our children become more curious? Allow children opportunities to be surprised Let go of the idea that you need to be right and to know everything Learn the pleasure of not knowing things Find out more about Susan Engel & her books The Hungry Mind & The Intellectual Lives of ChildrenPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Sneak peeks into what you'll be learning from 9 Ways to a Resilient Child Responsive parenting Why are winners less resilient? Purchase 9 Ways to a Resilient Child and join Kylie for Book ClubPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Cathy joins Justin & Kylie on the podcast & shares her thoughts on 21 Days to a Happier Family Where does the sense of inadequacy come from for parents? Justin shares an excerpt from his book 21 Days to a Happier Family Purchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchPurchase 21 Days to a Happier FamilyFor a happier family, try a Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares a funny story about how her gym sessions are going Justin shares about their quarterly getaway The youngest Miss Coulson has been struggling getting back into structured life Justin shares about how he apologised to one of his daughters Purchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchPurchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: A listener wrote into the show with a curly question for Justin & Kylie Could there be an indirect impact on our children based on what we say about ourselves? Intergenerational transfer of cognitive mindset Tips on how to filter our own mindsets Self-talk Our words create our worlds Purchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchPurchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Susan shares about her childhood & her family now How do you balance the tension between letting children have a childhood vs giving their children opportunities via extra curricular activities One of the most important things parents can do with their children (and it's not hard!) Find out more about Susan Engel & her books The Hungry Mind & The Intellectual Lives of ChildrenPurchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: The theory behind homework The benefits of homework What are Justin's grievances with homework? Find the letter Justin sends to his children's teachers - The Homework Letter I Send To School Each YearPurchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin shares a sneak peek into tonight's webinar, Teaching Kids Kindness. Justin & Kylie share what they were like as a big brother & sister What are the skills a parent needs to be a good parent? Justin shares a simple but effective technique for how to deal with sibling conflict Why is 'punishing in private' terrible advice? Purchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchPurchase a ticket to Teaching Kids Kindness or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin needs to do better at remembering to put the bins out Parenting is not about the children, it's about the parents Kylie shares the moments that make mother heart sing Justin had a terrible, no good, very bad week Parenting is the ultimate self developing course Purchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: 3 secrets to strengthening your relationship as a couple Connection is being seen, heard & valued Justin shares what he does every time he passes Kylie Purchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchFor a Happy Family, try a Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie speak with Michelle Mitchell about her new books on puberty Justin & Kylie share about their Birds and the Bees talks with their parents Kylie asks Michelle a curly question Purchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchPurchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find Michelle Mitchell's books hereFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin shares about a Facebook post that didn't quite go to plan Kylie shares about a time she was completely misunderstood in a Facebook post Get curious, not furious Turn your hearts toward each other The importance of face-to-face communication Purchase a Spacetalk Adventurer WatchPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie have a listener call in and ask them a question about how to juggle extra curricular activities What is an appropriate age to begin extra curricular activities? Try our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares how she made the most of their Australia Day We have to create moments - they don't always happen on their own Hear the whole Coulson family serenade you with an Australian classic Sometimes our biggest mistakes give us the best insights Justin shares one of his recent parenting regrets Sometimes it's really hard to practice what you preach Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.