Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families


Latest Episodes

#992 Pillow Fights & Dishy Decibels
May 16, 2024

Justin's singing turned complaints about dishes into a whole lot of fun, with sound levels hitting dangerous decibel levels!Term 2 of homeschooling started off rather rocky for The Coulsons, but thinking outside the box created an opportunity for a reluc

#827 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Part 2)
August 15, 2023

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

#826 Name It & Tame It
August 14, 2023

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

#825 Going Alcohol Free - Zero or Hero?
August 13, 2023

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

#824 Cash for Comments
August 10, 2023

*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

#823 The Downside to Gentle Parenting
August 09, 2023

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

#822 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Part 1)
August 08, 2023

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

#821 The Gift of Your Presence
August 07, 2023

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

#820 7 People of Highly Effective Villages
August 06, 2023

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

#819 Collecting & Connecting
August 03, 2023

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