The secret ingredient every child craves for feeling loved and understood is their parent's undivided time and attention.

Discover why making small sacrifices in your busy schedule to connect with your kids can have a profound impact on your relationship with them.

In this episode:


Halloween


Fathers of Girls


QLD politics & corporal punishment


Kylie's riding, Justin's writing
Love is spelt T.I.M.E


Making time for the things that matter most


Intentional connection

Don't miss the final intake for our Supporting Autistic Children Course with Dr Justin Coulson & Dr Joey Lawrence

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The secret ingredient every child craves for feeling loved and understood is their parent's undivided time and attention.
Discover why making small sacrifices in your busy schedule to connect with your kids can have a profound impact on your relationship with them.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>
Halloween
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://fathersofgirls.org/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjg6uW2rLiJAxV7UGwGHRWxLigQFnoECAoQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw2MO7mN9JqP-LJUu85q1bQ9">Fathers of Girls</a>
</li>
<li>
QLD politics &amp; <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;amp;source=web&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;opi=89978449&amp;amp;url=https://fathersofgirls.org/&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwjg6uW2rLiJAxV7UGwGHRWxLigQFnoECAoQAQ&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw2MO7mN9JqP-LJUu85q1bQ9">corporal punishment</a>
</li>
<li>
Kylie's riding, Justin's writing
</li>
<li>Love is spelt T.I.M.E</li>
<li>
Making time for the things that matter most
</li>
<li>
Intentional connection
</li>
</ul>
Don't miss the final intake for our <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/supporting-autistic-children-course">Supporting Autistic Children Course</a> with Dr Justin Coulson &amp; Dr Joey Lawrence
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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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#1113 - Connection is King

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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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Parenting isn’t always smooth sailing, especially with a teenager in the house. In this reflective episode, Justin shares a wake-up call about his own negativity bias and how shifting his focus transformed a tricky relationship. Kylie brings balance with a reminder that kids spell love as T-I-M-E.

Whether you’re juggling the chaos of year-end or simply trying to connect better, this episode offers inspiration to help you do better tomorrow.

In this episode:
Parenting teenagers
Teens & screens
Relationship bucket
Focusing on the negative vs finding the positives in relationships
#148 Flecks of Gold
Intentional 1-1 time with each child
Kids spell love T.I.M.E

Related Links:
Building Strong Parent-Child Connections That Last
Miss-Connection Webinar (Why Your Teenage Daughter “Hates” You, Expects the World, and Needs to Talk)
Intentional vs. Unintentional Parenting

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Parenting isn’t always smooth sailing, especially with a teenager in the house. In this reflective episode, Justin shares a wake-up call about his own negativity bias and how shifting his focus transformed a tricky relationship. Kylie brings balance with a reminder that kids spell love as T-I-M-E.
Whether you’re juggling the chaos of year-end or simply trying to connect better, this episode offers inspiration to help you do better tomorrow.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Parenting teenagers</li>
<li dir="ltr">Teens &amp; screens</li>
<li dir="ltr">Relationship bucket</li>
<li dir="ltr">Focusing on the negative vs finding the positives in relationships</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/148-flecks-of-gold">#148 Flecks of Gold</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Intentional 1-1 time with each child</li>
<li dir="ltr">Kids spell love T.I.M.E</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/connection">Building Strong Parent-Child Connections That Last</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/miss-connection-webinar">Miss-Connection Webinar</a> (Why Your Teenage Daughter “Hates” You, Expects the World, and Needs to Talk)</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/parenting-intentional-vs-unintentional">Intentional vs. Unintentional Parenting</a> </li>
</ul>
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#1128 - You Find What You're Looking For

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Curious about homeschooling? After a year of diving into this countercultural approach to education, Justin and Kylie share the surprising benefits, the unexpected challenges, and the transformative impact it’s had on their family.

In this episode:
Highs & lows of homeschooling
Facebook post - join the conversation!
Emotional regulation
Neurodivergence
 #1111 - Home Schooling 101 With Brett Campbell of Euka
Freedom, flexibility & tailored learning
Challenges - financial constraints, socialisation, expectations
De-schooling
Unrealistic expectations
Connection with friends

Related Links:
How to Help when School Sucks
#405 The Homeschool Parent - Deb
#1038 - Managing Emotional Dysregulation

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Curious about homeschooling? After a year of diving into this countercultural approach to education, Justin and Kylie share the surprising benefits, the unexpected challenges, and the transformative impact it’s had on their family.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Highs &amp; lows of homeschooling</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/posts/?q=euka">Facebook post</a> - join the conversation!</li>
<li dir="ltr">Emotional regulation</li>
<li dir="ltr">Neurodivergence</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/dr-justin-coulsons-happy-families/1011-home-schooling-101-with-brett-campbell-of-euk"> #1111 - Home Schooling 101 With Brett Campbell of Euka</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Freedom, flexibility &amp; tailored learning</li>
<li dir="ltr">Challenges - financial constraints, socialisation, expectations</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://fearlesshomeschool.com/deschooling/">De-schooling</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Unrealistic expectations</li>
<li dir="ltr">Connection with friends</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/how-to-help-when-school-sucks">How to Help when School Sucks</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/405-the-homeschool-parent-deb">#405 The Homeschool Parent - Deb</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/1038-managing-emotional-dysregulation">#1038 - Managing Emotional Dysregulation</a></li>
</ul>
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#1127 - Home School Check In

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#1113 - Connection is King

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