Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie share some tips on how to survive the Christmas holidays with the whole family Plan out your holidays and include the children in the planning One activity a day Change things up Get the kids involved Get your mindset right Purchase Teens, Tweens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families MembershipFind 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 great tradition that their family does together to give to others Secret Sisters in the Coulson house Brand new science released tells us that we can actually create kids who want to give For links to the studies Justin mentioned, please click here & here.For a happier family, 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: Guess who is the gift-giver in the Coulson family! What should the focus be on Christmas Day? Focus on your faith, the family & others Zero agenda Purchase a ticket to How To Unspoil Your Kids This Christmas or find it in your Happy Families Membership.Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your Happy Families Membership.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 share some of the feedback they've been receiving for the podcast Kylie learns to let go of the Christmas decorating control The Coulson family have a new Christmas tradition Listen to episode #169 I'll Do Better TomorrowPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership.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 her struggle with her mental health while being a young mother Our mindset around the idea of Me Time is actually the bigger issue than the Me Time itself Me-Time is supposed to help you recuperate, regenerate & reassess Recreation time should re-create us We Time = High quality, intentional family time For a happier family, 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: How can we regulate our emotions and stop being triggered so easily? Think about the parent that you want to be. Be your best self. So much of emotion regulation is about being prepared Talk positively to yourself in the third person Marc's daily tips for parents who want to regulate their emotions Find Marc on his website.Marc's first and second episode on the Happy Families podcast.For a happier family, 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: Justin & Kylie answer some rapid fire Christmas conundrums Gift giving Gift cards vs gifts Buying for the extended family Present reveal vs letting everyone open their gifts at once Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in your Happy Families Membership.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 advice for parents who are tired of hearing the question "What's for dinner Mum?"For a happier family, 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: I'll Do Better Tomorrow - a time to reflect on what's happened over the last week & what we can learn so that we can be better parents tomorrow It's so much easier to be a better parent when you have someone actively supporting you. Lean on your village Kylie shares her struggle with not being able to give one of her daughters the love and support she needed in the moment Head to our website for our Black Friday Sale.Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families MembershipFind 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: What is emotional intelligence? R.U.L.E.R The difference between disappoint and anger Are all emotions really okay? Your children can't trigger you How to validate your child's feelings Emotion themes Marc's first episode on the Happy Families podcast.For a happier family, 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: Choose your timing Plan it out and present a united front Highlight what is staying the same and what is going to change Keep it as harmonious as you can Signs to look for in children that aren't coping with the separation How to build hope Surround yourself and your children with your village Lucy Peach - The Power of The PeriodFor a happy family, 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: Justin & Kylie speak with nutritionist, Sue Statham from Nutricia Careline about the importance of immunity in early childhood. Foods that promote the growth of good bacteria. How to encourage our kids to enjoy healthy foods. For more information and resources, please visit: Nutricia Careline (visit the website to live chat, call on 1800 842 098, or email nutriciacareline@danone.com) AptaNutrition’s Parents' Corner #AptaExpert #AptaPartner #SponsoredFor a happy family try our Happy Families MembershipFind us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in this episode: What is perfectionism? Excessively high personal standards & extraordinarily critical in personal evaluations. Self-oriented perfectionism, other-oriented perfectionism & socially prescribed perfectionism. What to do if you are a perfectionist. The Perfectionism Paradox. When we avoid mistakes we limit our learning. Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership.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 sneak peek into The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline The fundamental flaw in the way people understand discipline The actual definition of discipline Children are people too People matter, things don't Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership.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 the story of a listener who had a parenting win Kylie shares her feelings about one of their teenage daughters who has started dating Learning to let go Purchase a ticket to Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership.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 discuss who was the favourite child in their childhood homes Whether there is a favourite or not, children's perception is actually what matters most What are the triggers that make children feel like there's a favourite in the family? Research shows that we're more likely have a favourite when the child is easy to get along with There are no positives when it comes to favouritism Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or find it in our Happy Families Membership.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 open up about their personal struggle with Kylie's hormonal cycle If you're struggling, please seek medical help For a happy family, try our Happy Families Membership. Because happy families don'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 history of Time-Out Praise and rewards, just like punishments, are really about power The positive reinforcement we're removing during time out is LOVE Time-out ruptures your relationship Time-out communicates the conditionality of our love We have to work out a way of doing things WITH children, rather than doing things TO them Children should be loved for who they are, not what they do What to do instead? We need to move beyond behaviour Learn more about Alfie KohnWebinar Dr Justin mentioned - Tweens, Teens & Screens (Also included in our Happy Families Membership)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: Great holidays don't just happen. You need a plan. Match your holiday activities with your family's energy levels Check out your friends' holidays for ideas Tripadvisor reviews Local city council websites Pinterest Purchase a ticket to The Do's & Don'ts of DisciplineJoin the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind 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: BDAS Justin & Kylie discuss their journey as parents from where they started to now Join the Happy Families team Happy Families MembershipsFind 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.