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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Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

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>

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

#1087 - The Secret to Regulating Emotions [R]

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A few months ago we spoke about the momentum that was building for age restrictions around social media for children under 16.  On Friday those laws were passed in the Australian Parliament, so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to replay this episode, as it will help your family navigate the changes that are ahead.

In Australia, children below a certain age will be banned from social media as part of a national plan to counter its negative effects on youth. We discuss the government's commitments, the challenges this new legislation may face, and what parents can do now to protect their kids in a screen-saturated world.

In this episode:
'National Social Media Age Limit' | A Current Affair
Why 13+ is the current legal age
Collecting personal data
Politics and obstacles facing this legislation
The impact of social media on kids
Using screens well: with intentionality, self-regulation, limits
Play-based childhood vs screen-based childhood
Holding tech companies accountable
What parents can do while waiting for legislation to pass
Kids need smart parents not smartphones
Building community
Unplug Childhood - sign the pledge & join the village today! 
The Screen Smart Series: 'Unplug Childhood' & 'Tweens, Teens & Screens' (included in membership).

Related links: 
#980 The Anxious Generation With Jonathan Haidt
Tech Giants are Anti-Kids

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A few months ago we spoke about the momentum that was building for age restrictions around social media for children under 16.  On Friday those laws were passed in the Australian Parliament, so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to replay this episode, as it will help your family navigate the changes that are ahead.
In Australia, children below a certain age will be banned from social media as part of a national plan to counter its negative effects on youth. We discuss the government's commitments, the challenges this new legislation may face, and what parents can do now to protect their kids in a screen-saturated world.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/do-australias-kids-support-a-social-media-ban/dac900c3-5f88-4e01-b66d-4d14af18489a">'National Social Media Age Limit' | A Current Affair</a></li>
<li>Why 13+ is the current legal age</li>
<li>Collecting personal data</li>
<li>Politics and obstacles facing this legislation</li>
<li>The impact of social media on kids</li>
<li>Using screens well: with intentionality, self-regulation, limits</li>
<li>Play-based childhood vs screen-based childhood</li>
<li>Holding tech companies accountable</li>
<li>What parents can do while waiting for legislation to pass</li>
<li>Kids need smart parents not smartphones</li>
<li>Building community</li>
<li><a href="Unplugchildhood.org">Unplug Childhood</a> - sign the pledge &amp; join the village today! </li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/event/answers-with-dr-justin-coulson-the-screen-smart-series">The Screen Smart Series: 'Unplug Childhood' &amp; 'Tweens, Teens &amp; Screens'</a> (included in membership).</li>
</ul>
Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/980-the-anxious-generation-with-jonathan-haidt">#980 The Anxious Generation With Jonathan Haidt</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamiliesau/posts/pfbid0G5sSAgaYbdzVUCWCVGpAjZWxws6qLvCjGMrfQY2v95Q3S3pGZFGL3xnUYfvfGKaQl">Tech Giants are Anti-Kids</a></li>
</ul>
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Find us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/"> Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happyfamiliesau">TikTok</a>
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#1134 - Australian Age-Based Social Media Bans Are Now Law [R]

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It's Friday, which means our weekly 'I'll Do Better Tomorrow' reflections, looking back on the week that was and thinking of ways we can improve as parents.

As the year winds down, Kylie and Justin reflect on their goals and parenting approaches, offering a mix of humor, candid thoughts, and lessons learned.

Topics discussed in this episode:
Our words of the year - EMBRACE (Kylie) and PRESENT (Justin) - did we live up to them?
Justin putting the important things on hold to have fun with the kids.
The "good enough" parent
Fun pool games
Homeschool reflections
Kylie discovering that the things we have always held tightly to, may not be what's important now.

Find massive savings during the Happy Families Black Friday Sale

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Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter

Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

It's Friday, which means our weekly 'I'll Do Better Tomorrow' reflections, looking back on the week that was and thinking of ways we can improve as parents.
As the year winds down, Kylie and Justin reflect on their goals and parenting approaches, offering a mix of humor, candid thoughts, and lessons learned.
Topics discussed in this episode:
<ul>
<li>Our words of the year - EMBRACE (Kylie) and PRESENT (Justin) - did we live up to them?</li>
<li>Justin putting the important things on hold to have fun with the kids.</li>
<li>The "good enough" parent</li>
<li>Fun pool games</li>
<li>Homeschool reflections</li>
<li>Kylie discovering that the things we have always held tightly to, may not be what's important now.</li>
</ul>
Find massive savings during the <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/">Happy Families Black Friday Sale</a>
Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happyfamiliesau">TikTok</a>
Subscribe to the Happy Families <a href="https://happyfamiliesfamilyeducation.activehosted.com/f/40">newsletter</a>
Leave a <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast">voice memo here</a> or email your questions/comments to <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>

#1133 - Did We Embrace Our Words of the Year?

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Dive with us into three issues impacting parents today:
Woolies has partnered with Roblox (and parents are mad!).
The rise of nicotine pouches among teens as a discreet alternative to vaping or smoking.
Proposed legislation to ban kids under 16 from accessing social media and the challenges of enforcement.

In this episode:
Roblox Rewards at Woolies
Thousands of Australians Call for Woolworths to Axe Partnership with Gaming App Roblox | Daily Telegraph
Teens getting "nic-sick" with zyns
Addictive, hard to detect, easy to procure
Nicotine pouches gaining popularity with teens despite being illegal in Australia | ABC News
Opposition to the social media legislation
Finding refuge & safety online
Policing legislation
Unplug Childhood

Related Links:
#974 Roblox Rules
The Screen Smart Series [Webinars]
Smells Like Teen Spirit Summit (More nirvana. Less drama.)
Bad Influence of Influencers

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Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter

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Dive with us into three issues impacting parents today:
<ol>
<li>Woolies has partnered with Roblox (and parents are mad!).</li>
<li>The rise of nicotine pouches among teens as a discreet alternative to vaping or smoking.</li>
<li>Proposed legislation to ban kids under 16 from accessing social media and the challenges of enforcement.</li>
</ol>
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Roblox Rewards at Woolies</li>
<li><a href="https://apple.news/AhhcFJVwwQNaRIwjD0eQniA">Thousands of Australians Call for Woolworths to Axe Partnership with Gaming App Roblox | Daily Telegraph</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Teens getting "nic-sick" with zyns</li>
<li dir="ltr">Addictive, hard to detect, easy to procure</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://apple.news/Aeo2ms9k-TfOAc1JzcweFwg">Nicotine pouches gaining popularity with teens despite being illegal in Australia | ABC News</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Opposition to the social media legislation</li>
<li dir="ltr">Finding refuge &amp; safety online</li>
<li dir="ltr">Policing legislation</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="unplugchildhood.org">Unplug Childhood</a></li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/974-roblox-rules">#974 Roblox Rules</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-screen-smart-series">The Screen Smart Series</a> [Webinars]</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/smells-like-teen-spirit-summit">Smells Like Teen Spirit Summit</a> (More nirvana. Less drama.)</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/bad-influence-of-influencers">Bad Influence of Influencers</a></li>
</ul>
Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happyfamiliesau">TikTok</a>
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#1132 - This Week in Parenting: Woolies x Roblox & Fully Nic-Sick

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#1087 - The Secret to Regulating Emotions [R]

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