When a child is upset or angry, it’s easy to think their outburst is about the immediate problem. The real challenge for parents is identifying the deeper emotions driving these reactions. Kylie shares a conversation with her daughter that started as a fight over Roblox but ended with heartfelt tears over a completely different issue.

By taking the time to talk with our kids, we can help them uncover the true reasons behind their strong feelings.

In this episode:


Play dates & Roblox


14 reasons why....
Homeschooling 
Need for connection


Hindenburg Research: Roblox
Roblox - a tool for sexual predators
The 3 Es of Effective Discipline: Explore, Explain, and Empower

Related Links: 
Keeping kids safe on Roblox
Why Your Kids Need a Tribe
Supporting Autistic Children Course with Dr Justin Coulson & Dr Joey Lawrence

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When a child is upset or angry, it’s easy to think their outburst is about the immediate problem. The real challenge for parents is identifying the deeper emotions driving these reactions. Kylie shares a conversation with her daughter that started as a fight over Roblox but ended with heartfelt tears over a completely different issue.
By taking the time to talk with our kids, we can help them uncover the true reasons behind their strong feelings.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Play dates &amp; Roblox
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
14 reasons why....
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Homeschooling </li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Need for connection</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/">Hindenburg Research: Roblox</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Roblox - a tool for sexual predators</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/parenting-made-easyer">The 3 Es of Effective Discipline</a>: Explore, Explain, and Empower</li>
</ul>
Related Links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamiliesau/posts/pfbid02EtyqebqnuKYUfYThkQMyaUq2vWxhjZyjkXjq4piWvJG1VMnjj7qLTQLgm5sRPj1cl">Keeping kids safe on Roblox</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/why-your-kids-need-a-tribe">Why Your Kids Need a Tribe</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/supporting-autistic-children-course">Supporting Autistic Children Course</a> with Dr Justin Coulson &amp; Dr Joey Lawrence</li>
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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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#1108 - The Roblox War

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Three news stories for 'This Week in Parenting':

Is your phone getting in the way of quality time with your kids? Research shows that when parents are glued to their devices, children are more likely to struggle with anxiety, depression, and attention issues!

A proposal to replace team sports with yoga and pilates in Victorian schools raises concerns about the balance between physical activity and academic focus.

Plus, why homeschooling is booming in QLD!

In this episode:
Parents Distracted By Smartphones Linked To Higher Anxiety In Kids | Forbes
Negative impact on child development
Being intentional with screen use
Feeling seen, heard & valued
Private schools ditch footy for yoga in APS shake-up  | Herald Sun
Mindfulness
Team sports & competition
Sedentary learning
Home-schooling explosion in Qld fed by bullied children | The Courier Mail

Related Links:
#1107 - This Week in Parenting: Roblox Hell & Parental Health Hazards
Our Phones Are Wrecking Us
Supporting Autistic Children Course with Dr Justin Coulson & Dr Joey Lawrence

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Three news stories for 'This Week in Parenting':
Is your phone getting in the way of quality time with your kids? Research shows that when parents are glued to their devices, children are more likely to struggle with anxiety, depression, and attention issues!
A proposal to replace team sports with yoga and pilates in Victorian schools raises concerns about the balance between physical activity and academic focus.
Plus, why homeschooling is booming in QLD!
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://apple.news/AfoW1GQUmTSWHjgpJf9_3ug">Parents Distracted By Smartphones Linked To Higher Anxiety In Kids</a> | Forbes</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Negative impact on child development</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Being intentional with screen use</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Feeling seen, heard &amp; valued</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=HSWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&amp;dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heraldsun.com.au%2Fvictoria-education%2Fmajor-shift-as-aps-faces-biggest-shakeup-in-the-116year-history-of-the-sporting-program%2Fnews-story%2F3ce166bb66231bf9870d5ba576d56de5&amp;memtype=anonymous&amp;mode=premium&amp;v21=HIGH-Segment-1-SCORE">Private schools ditch footy for yoga in APS shake-up</a>  | Herald Sun</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Mindfulness</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Team sports &amp; competition</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Sedentary learning</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/queensland-education/homeschooling-explosion-in-qld-fed-by-bullied-children/news-story/3b91467bb44cc34287250e01b07baee5" data-ved="2ahUKEwi7uJ2K_aWJAxVEsVYBHUy6NGYQFnoECBYQAQ" data-sb="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/queensland-education/homeschooling-explosion-in-qld-fed-by-bullied-children/news-story/3b91467bb44cc34287250e01b07baee5&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7uJ2K_aWJAxVEsVYBHUy6NGYQFnoECBYQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw1VD1fgJLScdA-N6JPPm9-P">Home-schooling explosion in Qld fed by bullied children</a> | The Courier Mail</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://pod.fo/e/277a00">#1107 - This Week in Parenting: Roblox Hell &amp; Parental Health Hazards</a> </li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/our-phones-are-wrecking-us">Our Phones Are Wrecking Us</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/supporting-autistic-children-course">Supporting Autistic Children Course</a> with Dr Justin Coulson &amp; Dr Joey Lawrence</li>
</ul>
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#1109 -  This Week in Parenting: Sports Shift - From Footy to Yoga

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This Week in Parenting:

Roblox is a ridiculously popular game—but not just with kids..and not always for gaming! We take a quick look at the dark side of this platform and how parents can keep children safe online.

While a recent report warns that parenting can harm mental health, Justin and Kylie suggest that parenting doesn't need to be stressful—we just need a little less pressure and a lot more fun. 

Finally, Meta has shifted the responsibility of protecting kids online to parents, while failing to adequately safeguard children on their platforms.

In this episode:
Roblox: a paedophile hellscape
Roblox Inflated Data And Doesn’t Protect Underage Gamers | Forbes
Parental stress & isolation
Where is the village?
Parenting Is Hazardous to Your Health, the Surgeon General Warns | WSJ
Age-verification for social media
Meta wants app stores and Aussie parents to act as social media age limit 'gateway' | The Daily Telegrap
Parental Guidance Season 3 applications open
Supporting Autistic Children Course (early bird pricing ends soon!)

Related Links: 
Keeping kids safe on Roblox
It Takes A Village… But the Village is Sick
#1072 – Does Parenting Have a PR Problem?
Answers with Dr Justin Coulson | The Screen Smart Series

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This Week in Parenting:
Roblox is a ridiculously popular game—but not just with kids..and not always for gaming! We take a quick look at the dark side of this platform and how parents can keep children safe online.
While a recent report warns that parenting can harm mental health, Justin and Kylie suggest that parenting doesn't need to be stressful—we just need a little less pressure and a lot more fun. 
Finally, Meta has shifted the responsibility of protecting kids online to parents, while failing to adequately safeguard children on their platforms.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Roblox: a paedophile hellscape</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2024/10/08/roblox-inflated-data-and-doesnt-protect-underage-gamers-short-seller-alleges-stock-falls-6/">Roblox Inflated Data And Doesn’t Protect Underage Gamers | Forbes</a></li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Parental stress &amp; isolation</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Where is the village?</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/surgeon-general-warning-parenting-mental-health-53f75c63">Parenting Is Hazardous to Your Health, the Surgeon General Warns | WSJ</a></li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Age-verification for social media</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/meta-wants-app-stores-and-aussie-parents-to-act-as-social-media-age-limit-gateway/news-story/e42ac23eca5b8f208260cb4271ee45c6" data-ved="2ahUKEwiyoMqK3p6JAxW_slYBHTizHRAQFnoECBcQAQ" data-sb="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/meta-wants-app-stores-and-aussie-parents-to-act-as-social-media-age-limit-gateway/news-story/e42ac23eca5b8f208260cb4271ee45c6&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiyoMqK3p6JAxW_slYBHTizHRAQFnoECBcQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw3WDNTadqwpKlWVXTyL830X">Meta wants app stores and Aussie parents to act as social media age limit 'gateway' | The Daily Telegrap</a></li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Parental Guidance Season 3 <a href="https://go.mycastingnet.com/Apply/Show/ParentalGuidanceS3?fbclid=IwY2xjawGFY0xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRtQOIUa_JxlSUQO5AiW2etwFPZAlUMJr5k4csHNM1TwoYa6SQIAF7Bg3A_aem_Xt0VL7Nqnu2-opTQCxSbpA">applications open</a></li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/supporting-autistic-children-course">Supporting Autistic Children Course</a> (early bird pricing ends soon!)<a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/supporting-autistic-children-course"></a></li>
</ul>
Related Links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamiliesau/posts/pfbid02EtyqebqnuKYUfYThkQMyaUq2vWxhjZyjkXjq4piWvJG1VMnjj7qLTQLgm5sRPj1cl">Keeping kids safe on Roblox</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/it-takes-a-village-but-the-village-is-sick">It Takes A Village… But the Village is Sick</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/1072-does-parenting-have-a-pr-problem">#1072 – Does Parenting Have a PR Problem?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/event/answers-with-dr-justin-coulson-the-screen-smart-series">Answers with Dr Justin Coulson | The Screen Smart Series</a></li>
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#1107 - This Week in Parenting: Roblox Hell & Parental Health Hazards

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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)

Related Links:
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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#1106 - Love Your Guts With Karina Savage

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#1108 - The Roblox War

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