Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
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#971 Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Lellie Lopter
Warning: sensitive contentPregnancy and infant loss are such important yet rarely discussed topics. Author Lellie Lopter emphasises the importance of creating a safe environment for these conversations to take place, as well as the need to include childr
#827 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Part 2)
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
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?
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
*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
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)
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
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
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
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