Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Losing sleep over whether to send your child to a single-sex or co-educational school? There are more important issues to be focused on, such as the culture of a school.  In this episode: Socio-economic impact on academic performance Pros and cons of single-sex education How the pros and cons play out in the real world The culture of a school  Quality of staff Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fun hack for solving sibling arguments over who gets "first dibs", and why family traditions and coming-of-age experiences are so important for our children. In this episode: First choice token The Coulson family tradition for turning 16 Taking time to invest in your children Family traditions, ceremony, and coming-of-age experiences  Natasha Bita - Truancy and dropout rates at record high | The Australian  Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special School Edition: boosting student motivation and engagement in the classroom through autonomy-supportive practices. Hacks for teachers, coaches and parents to help your students thrive! In this episode: Autonomy-supportive teaching practices Student engagement  Tips for teachers and coaches Daily autonomy supporting or thwarting and students’ motivation and engagement in the high school science classroom. (apa.org) The impact of growth/fixed mindsets on academic achievement Article: Macnamara and Burgoyne (2022) - Do Growth Mindset Interventions Impact Students’ Academic Achievement.pdf Henry Ford: "Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right" A Happy Families article - Going to High-Achieving Schools is Potentially Bad for Your Kids Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Struggling to find the time or the motivation to build good health habits? Dr Amanda Imber shares science-backed guidance and inspiration to help get your health back on track.  In this episode: The Health Habit by Dr Amantha Imber Changing the conversation on health Sleep and Monday morning jetlag Achievable nutrition habits  The 4 main barriers standing in the way of change Science-backed plan to change your health.  Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you navigate the conversation around family rules and boundaries with your child when "everyone else is doing it"? In this episode: "Fairness antennae" Mobile phones, social media, sleepovers, curfews, M-rated shows and more! How to respond to "but everyone else is doing it"? Avoiding judgement of others Empathy and compassion Explain, explore, empower Resentment Autonomy-supportive parenting Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If daycare drop-off is causing distress, there are three things you can do to help your little one feel secure and adjust well to the environment. In this episode: Jay Belsky research Structures, transitions, and predictability Communication Slowing down Parent/carer partnerships Distressed child Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the best way forward when your child asks for a day off from school? In this episode: School refusal Being at school matters The challenge of chronic student absenteeism for teachers Scheduling mental health days Understanding the root cause Explain, explore, empower Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Help your child discover the joy and magic of books, letting shared experiences and connections with stories weave the narrative of your family's literary journey. In this episode: A love of reading starts with you: "Leaders are readers"  Role modeling Resistant (or unwilling) readers Read aloud to your children Books, books, and more books! Letting go of expectations To bribe, or not to bribe Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reduce parental and societal pressure, as well as any self-imposed pressure your child may be experiencing, with these relationship-building, autonomy-supporting tips. In this episode: Parental pressure Perfectionism and anxiety in children/adolescents School attendance Covid lockdowns and the price our children have had to pay Reaching goals, achieving potential Criticism reduces resilience - 9 Ways to a Resilient Child The 3 basic psychological needs of our children Autonomy supportive parenting School friendships Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heading back to school can be difficult, but there are ways to make your mornings positive, productive, and peaceful.  In this episode: Morning begins the night before  Create margin More connection, less correction and direction Creating anticipation and optimism about school Coming soon - The Quest Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try these 6 easy lunchbox ideas to get your child eating their school lunch rather than binning it or bringing it back home. In this episode: Back to school Finding lunches suitable for hot summers  Extending tastebuds Filling tummies Lunchbox menu plan Bento boxes Reducing the cognitive load Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your questions and comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop culture and parenting: we've got you covered, making sure you don't miss the important, the funny, or the plain ridiculous stories making waves in the world of parenting.  This week in parenting: Barbie Dreamhouse controversy  Close-ended vs open-ended play Chris Hemsworth  Societal norms and expectations in regard to what children call their parents Saltburn on Amazon Prime - A review by Madison, 17 years Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families Meta announces new policy for teenager users Join the waitlist for The Quest Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation about finding balance in 2024, and how to put systems in place for your family (so that things go right more often).  In this episode: holidays the tightrope analogy routines, structure, and habits true recreation  building resilience Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 parenting trends set to be huge in 2024 are placed under the Happy Families microscope. Will they build strong, solid families, or are they fads destined to flop over time?   In today's episode: Celebrating small wins, on top of the big achievements "Sharenting" - putting your children online places them at risk of harm or exploitation Leah Plunkard, author of Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online Listen to my conversation with Madonna King, author of Saving Our Kids Parental benign neglect Helicopter parenting 21 Days to a Happier Family by Dr Justin Coulson Trust in organismic development, autonomy support, and adaptation among mothers and their children - research by Renee Landry and co Gentle parenting and choosing baby names Thrifting vs buying new Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more about becoming a Happy Families member at our websiteSee omnystudio.com/listen

Starting 2024 with a shock announcement from Justin as he reveals the big parenting issue he has gotten wrong!  Topics in today's episode: holidays homeschooling the magic of Christmas Santa Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien exciting changes to the podcast our words for 2024, and some words from our listeners Join the waitlist for The Quest Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have the most wonderful Christmas with your loved ones. We look forward to joining you again on The Happy Families Podcast in late January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the full interview with Dr Ross Greene, as heard in episodes #721 and #722. Topics discussed in today's episode: The Explosive Child, by Dr Ross Greene an associate clinical professor at Harvard Medical School Kids do well if they can Flexibility & adaptability Problem solving High emotions, low intelligence Lagging skills research Motivation vs ability How to work with intensely rigid children Problem solving Explore, Explain, Empower CPS model Inflexibility + inflexibility = Meltdown Problem solving proactively The truth about consequences Punishment vs problem solving Lives In The Balance Purchase the 2023 Webinar Bundle for $199 and get instant access to $1087 worth of parenting resources!  Get in touch with your questions and feedback to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au Find out more and register for the Raising Resilient Kids Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solutions for managing parental fatigue - perfect timing as we head into the busiest and most exhausting time of the year!  Topics included in this episode - Holidays - a time for rejuvenation or just more exhaustion? Physical and mental fatigue Exhaustion with little kids Causes of parental fatigue Tightrope walker metaphor - a constant balancing act Sleep is not a luxury Diet - eat well, make healthy food accessible Attention management    Purchase the 2023 Webinar Bundle for $199 and get instant access to $1087 worth of parenting resources!  Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why forming positive habits, especially those with our kids and in our families is so important. Purchase the 2023 Webinar Bundle for $199 and get instant access to $1087 worth of parenting resources!  Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics included in this episode - Ideas on how to motivate your kids and set goals as a family. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.