Paediatric Dietician Karina Savage, founder of Nourishing Kids, chats with Justin about gut microbiome, sharing practical tips for parents on creating a healthy eating environment for children.

In this episode:
Good bugs, bad bugs - gut bacteria
Symbiosis/dysbiosis & immunity
Fussy eating
Leaky gut
Probiotics & prebiotics (fibre)
Force creates resistance (or anxiety)
Nourish With Karina
The Easy Feed Podcast with Karina Savage (Paediatric Dietician)

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How do I Get My Child to Eat Healthy Food Without the Power Struggles?
#1101 – Fussy to Healthy Eaters With Karina Savage

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Paediatric Dietician Karina Savage, founder of <a href="https://nourishwithkarina.com/membership">Nourishing Kids</a>, chats with Justin about gut microbiome, sharing practical tips for parents on creating a healthy eating environment for children.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Good bugs, bad bugs - gut bacteria</li>
<li>Symbiosis/dysbiosis &amp; immunity</li>
<li>Fussy eating</li>
<li>Leaky gut</li>
<li>Probiotics &amp; prebiotics (fibre)</li>
<li>Force creates resistance (or anxiety)</li>
<li><a href="https://nourishwithkarina.com">Nourish With Karina</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nourishwithkarina.com/podcast-episodes">The Easy Feed Podcast with Karina Savage (Paediatric Dietician)</a></li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/how-do-i-get-my-child-to-eat-healthy-food-without-the-power-struggles">How do I Get My Child to Eat Healthy Food Without the Power Struggles?</a></li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/1101-fussy-to-healthy-eaters-with-karina-savage">#1101 – Fussy to Healthy Eaters With Karina Savage</a></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.

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#1106 - Love Your Guts With Karina Savage

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How do we teach our boys about consent in a world filled with mixed messages and harmful influences? Daniel Principe shares his experience working with boys, schools, and families to address this challenge. 

From tackling online influences to reshaping outdated notions of masculinity, Daniel paints a hopeful yet realistic picture of where we stand and what needs to improve. He explains why starting conversations early and normalising openness can make all the difference—and why no child is ever beyond hope.

Daniel Principe is a boys' advocate, speaker, Australian of the Year nominee, and Consent Can't Wait ambassador.

In this episode:
Consent & boys: what's working & what's not? 
Exposure to harmful online content
Normalising open conversations about consent, porn & relationships
Building emotional literacy
Reshaping societal ideas about masculinity
How to protect your child from becoming victims or perpetrators of harmful behaviours
Removing punishment & shame
No Matter What
Building strong men of the future

Related Links:
Boys & Screens: Gaming, Gambling, & Pornography [Webinar]
Helping Our Boys Grow Into Men
Pornography-Proofing Your Kids 
#226 More Than Consent Education with Melinda Tankard-Reist

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How do we teach our boys about consent in a world filled with mixed messages and harmful influences? Daniel Principe shares his experience working with boys, schools, and families to address this challenge. 
From tackling online influences to reshaping outdated notions of masculinity, Daniel paints a hopeful yet realistic picture of where we stand and what needs to improve. He explains why starting conversations early and normalising openness can make all the difference—and why no child is ever beyond hope.
<a href="https://www.danielprincipe.com.au">Daniel Principe</a> is a boys' advocate, speaker, Australian of the Year nominee, and <a href="https://www.consent.gov.au">Consent Can't Wait</a> ambassador.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Consent &amp; boys: what's working &amp; what's not? </li>
<li>Exposure to harmful online content</li>
<li>Normalising open conversations about consent, porn &amp; relationships</li>
<li>Building emotional literacy</li>
<li>Reshaping societal ideas about masculinity</li>
<li>How to protect your child from becoming victims or perpetrators of harmful behaviours</li>
<li dir="ltr">Removing punishment &amp; shame</li>
<li dir="ltr">No Matter What</li>
<li dir="ltr">Building strong men of the future<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au"></a></li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/boys-screens">Boys &amp; Screens: Gaming, Gambling, &amp; Pornography</a> [Webinar]</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/helping-our-boys-grow-into-men">Helping Our Boys Grow Into Men</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/pornography-proofing-your-kids">Pornography-Proofing Your Kids </a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/226-more-than-consent-education-with-melinda-tankard-reist">#226 More Than Consent Education with Melinda Tankard-Reist</a></li>
</ul>
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#1131 - Consent and Porn, with Dan Principe

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Is repeating a year of school really the best solution for struggling students?

Join us as we unpack the research, share personal stories, and discuss why alternatives like tailored teaching/differentiation, extra support, and starting school at the right age may yield better outcomes for your child.

Whether you’re grappling with this decision or curious about educational trends, this episode offers valuable insights to guide you.

In this episode:
Pros/cons of grade retention
Differences in learning (heterogeneity)
Delaying the start of formal education (redshirting)
Competency & self-esteem
Global trends in repeating a school year
Effectiveness of grade retention: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Social consequences
Alternatives to retention
Practical advice for parents with struggling students

Related Links:
Starting School Activity Book
The Big Debate: Should you Delay your Child’s Start in School?

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Is repeating a year of school really the best solution for struggling students?
Join us as we unpack the research, share personal stories, and discuss why alternatives like tailored teaching/differentiation, extra support, and starting school at the right age may yield better outcomes for your child.
Whether you’re grappling with this decision or curious about educational trends, this episode offers valuable insights to guide you.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Pros/cons of grade retention</li>
<li>Differences in learning (heterogeneity)</li>
<li>Delaying the start of formal education (redshirting)</li>
<li>Competency &amp; self-esteem</li>
<li>Global trends in repeating a school year</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1747938X21000245#:~:text=In%20sum%2C%20these%20meta%2Danalyses,run%20(Driessen%2C%202020).">Effectiveness of grade retention: A systematic review and meta-analysis</a></li>
<li>Social consequences</li>
<li>Alternatives to retention</li>
<li>Practical advice for parents with struggling students</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
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<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/starting-school-activity-book">Starting School Activity Book</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-big-debate-should-you-delay-your-childs-start-in-school"></a><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-big-debate-should-you-delay-your-childs-start-in-school">The Big Debate: Should you Delay your Child’s Start in School?</a></li>
</ul>
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#1130 - Should Your Child Repeat a Year?

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With Christmas just around the corner, it's time for men to step up and do some shopping! Don't let Mum be the only one without a present under the tree this year. 

This episode explores why many far too mums feel left out during the festive season and just want to be thought of by their family. Tune in for practical tips, heartfelt conversations, and a reminder that the best gifts don't have to break the bank.

In this episode:
The cognitive load of gift-giving
Not enough men are buying the women in their lives Christmas presents
Money & budgets
Materialism
Unique gift ideas
Supporting local charities
Giving Machine | Light The World

Related Links:
16 Gifts our Children Need For Christmas
Minimising Materialism this Christmas
Christmas Day and Divorced Families

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With Christmas just around the corner, it's time for men to step up and do some shopping! Don't let Mum be the only one without a present under the tree this year. 
This episode explores why many far too mums feel left out during the festive season and just want to be thought of by their family. Tune in for practical tips, heartfelt conversations, and a reminder that the best gifts don't have to break the bank.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>The cognitive load of gift-giving</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/not-enough-men-are-buying-the-women-in-their-lives-christmas-presents/news-story/9cb51601a92d8edfa8387812db0140c8">Not enough men are buying the women in their lives Christmas presents</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Money &amp; budgets</li>
<li dir="ltr">Materialism</li>
<li dir="ltr">Unique gift ideas</li>
<li dir="ltr">Supporting local charities</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://givingmachine.org.au/" data-ved="2ahUKEwiC0O_p6O6JAxV6TWwGHVHZOU8QFnoECB8QAQ" data-sb="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://givingmachine.org.au/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC0O_p6O6JAxV6TWwGHVHZOU8QFnoECB8QAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ymruRxhH7fQBgwfhhk9Pn">Giving Machine | Light The World</a></li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/16-gifts-our-children-need-for-christmas">16 Gifts our Children Need For Christmas</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/minimising-materialism-this-christmas">Minimising Materialism this Christmas</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/christmas-day-and-divorced-families">Christmas Day and Divorced Families</a></li>
</ul>
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#1129 - Gentlemen, Your Presents Is Required

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#1106 - Love Your Guts With Karina Savage

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