Marriage is not just about the "happily ever after", but rather the real-world benefits of a life of meaning, joy, purpose, and growth. Keep your relationship strong by avoiding 5 things that harm marriage the most.

[R] This episode originally aired on 7/3/24.

In this episode:
Damaging mindsets
Commitment, trust, connection
Intention vs action
Divorce contagion
Provocative statistics
Get Married by Brad Wilcox
Positive outcomes for children
Household work, mental load

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Marriage is not just about the "happily ever after", but rather the real-world benefits of a life of meaning, joy, purpose, and growth. Keep your relationship strong by avoiding 5 things that harm marriage the most.
[R] This episode originally aired on 7/3/24.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Damaging mindsets</li>
<li>Commitment, trust, connection</li>
<li>Intention vs action</li>
<li>Divorce contagion</li>
<li>Provocative statistics</li>
<li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/PyERKe">Get Married</a> by Brad Wilcox</li>
<li>Positive outcomes for children</li>
<li>Household work, mental load</li>
</ul>
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The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#1086 - The 5 Marriage I Don'ts [R]

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/9d03733a-2cd0-443a-9a45-b1ef00c85788/transcript

Is it just me...or are sleepovers a really bad idea?

(R) This episode originally aired 28/3/24.

In this episode:
Pros and cons of sleepovers
Social development
Memories
Safety concerns
Peer pressure/exclusion
Screens
Prearming your kids
#926 Who Tops the List of Child Sexual Abusers? – Happy Families
Being on the Outer – Happy Families
Are Sleepovers OK? – Happy Families

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Is it just me...or are sleepovers a really bad idea?
(R) This episode originally aired 28/3/24.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Pros and cons of sleepovers</li>
<li>Social development</li>
<li>Memories</li>
<li>Safety concerns</li>
<li>Peer pressure/exclusion</li>
<li>Screens</li>
<li>Prearming your kids</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/926-who-tops-the-list-of-child-sexual-abusers">#926 Who Tops the List of Child Sexual Abusers? – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/being-on-the-outer">Being on the Outer – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/are-sleepovers-ok?fbclid=IwAR3XjgyHUg-WvccpweHUa5XLjtt2Eec7OsuglT7vm479TKIVUxrt1VkAyt0_aem_ASSQqU4tXsNafLawF3WRWu9wYa7tBuQv8sFxLBU_UVC1zpAzmo4Bym6z0zIq3DaMI0QzyC0DYyPa1rV9RZLgwL9e">Are Sleepovers OK? – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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#1088 - Are You Over Sleepovers? [R]

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The meltdown out of nowhere, an angry and aggressive child, the emotionally flooded teen - kids of all ages have BIG emotions, and experience emotional dysregulation!

Discover the tools and skills that will help you respond to your child with compassion and kindness - and build emotional awareness and regulation for you both.

(R) This episode originally aired 17/10/23.

Topics in this episode:
No Matter What
Emotion regulation 
The magic of Nature
Moving forward, finding solutions
Responding with compassion and gentleness
Emotion Coaching- a Happy Families article 
Little People, Big Feelings - a Happy Families webinar 
The Secret to Regulating Emotions - a Happy Families article

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The meltdown out of nowhere, an angry and aggressive child, the emotionally flooded teen - kids of all ages have BIG emotions, and experience emotional dysregulation!
Discover the tools and skills that will help you respond to your child with compassion and kindness - and build emotional awareness and regulation for you both.
(R) This episode originally aired 17/10/23.
Topics in this episode:
<ul>
<li>No Matter What</li>
<li>Emotion regulation </li>
<li>The magic of Nature</li>
<li>Moving forward, finding solutions</li>
<li>Responding with compassion and gentleness</li>
<li><a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/articles/emotion-coaching">Emotion Coaching</a>- a Happy Families article </li>
<li><a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/little-people-big-feelings-free-webinar">Little People, Big Feelings</a> - a Happy Families webinar </li>
<li><a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-secret-to-regulating-emotions">The Secret to Regulating Emotions</a> - a Happy Families article</li>
</ul>
Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families</a>
Email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>

#1087 - The Secret to Regulating Emotions [R]

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/984d8a44-e190-4ea1-ac8f-b1ef00c8e05b/transcript

*Content warning: parental discretion advised*

Australia's e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant describes the fast-paced and aggressive tactics used by sexual extortionists targeting children and young adults. She gives clear directives to parents on how to prevent online harm, and what to do if your child experiences sexual extortion. 

[R] This episode originally aired on 27/2/24.

In this episode: 
Online sexual extortionists targeting kids
Screen rules, limits, safety measures, and supervision
Honey trap tactics 
Fast-paced escalation from charm to harm
What to do if this happens to your child
Keeping your child safe online
How to report abuse or content to eSafety | eSafety Commissioner
Parents | eSafety Commissioner
Sextortion | ACCCE
The Teenage Brain – Happy Families
Screens in Bedrooms? – Happy Families

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*Content warning: parental discretion advised*
Australia's e-Safety Commissioner <a href="https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are/about-the-commissioner">Julie Inman Grant</a> describes the fast-paced and aggressive tactics used by sexual extortionists targeting children and young adults. She gives clear directives to parents on how to prevent online harm, and what to do if your child experiences sexual extortion. 
[R] This episode originally aired on 27/2/24.
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Online sexual extortionists targeting kids</li>
<li>Screen rules, limits, safety measures, and supervision</li>
<li>Honey trap tactics </li>
<li>Fast-paced escalation from charm to harm</li>
<li>What to do if this happens to your child</li>
<li>Keeping your child safe online</li>
<li><a href="https://www.esafety.gov.au/report/how-to-report-serious-online-abuse-illegal-restricted-content">How to report abuse or content to eSafety | eSafety Commissioner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents">Parents | eSafety Commissioner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.accce.gov.au/sextortionhelp">Sextortion | ACCCE</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-teenage-brain">The Teenage Brain – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/ask-dr-justin-screens-in-bedrooms">Screens in Bedrooms? – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happyfamiliesau" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happyfamiliesau">TikTok</a>
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#1085 - The Sordid World of Honey Traps With Julie Inman Grant [R]

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#1086 - The 5 Marriage I Don'ts [R]

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