Justin & Kylie discuss the hills and valleys of life - Justin is definitely feeling on top of the mountain as he strives to achieve a better work/life balance, while Kylie is in the valley after farewelling daughter number three.Find us on Facebook o

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr Lisa DamourShame vs guiltCriticismSocial awarenessTeens & friendsCold & hot reasoningPerspectiveThe ladder of lifeLisa answers some rapid fire questionsThe reality of girls & boys maturing at d

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about emotional volcanoesName it to tame itEmotional regulationHigh emotions - low intelligenceTunnel vision/rigid thinkingSeen, heard & valuedFind us on Facebook atDr Justin Coulson's Happy Fam

Should we be allowing our kids to drink non alcoholic drinks?Justin tries his first non-alcoholic beerWhat to know before giving your teen non-alcoholic beer or wineProviding Alcohol for Underage Youth: What Messages Should We Be Sending Parents?An a

*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for children*Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeInternet safetyUnsolicited Instagram messagesRotten TomatoesA conversation about caloriesFind

Discussing criticisms of Gentle ParentingPermissivenessThe emotional toll on parentsBuilding emotional intelligenceBuilding an expansive emotional vocabularyEmpathy for the child vs other people around themSupporting our child's autonomyNeeds sup

Are we taking emotion coaching too far?The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr Lisa DamourEmotion coachingStart with empathyShielding children from emotionsInternal board of directorsTraumaRegulating emotionsGood coping brings relief and does no h

Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about learning to parent after a childhood with a parent who was mentally unwellJustin reads some 5 star reviews from their listenersFocusing on our strengthsIndividual differencesSingle parenthoodAbse

Justin & Kylie speak about the importance of The VillageNeighboursTeachersFriendsCommunity leadersMedical professionalsSurrogate Aunts & UnclesSurrogate GrandparentsFind us on Facebook atDr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeDiscussing the response to the Barbie podcastJustin recyclesKylie has a moment with each of her 3 youngest daughtersHighs & lowsFind us on Facebook atDr Ju