Raising a neurodivergent child can feel like an uphill battle, especially within a rigid school system. In this episode, Dr. Justin Coulson, along with Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow, share essential strategies for empowering neurodivergent children and offer hope to parents navigating this challenging path.

In this episode:
Out of the Box: A Guide to Navigating Neurodivergenceby Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow
Common struggles of ND kids
Undiagnosed girls
Masking & camouflaging


Lack of training & resources in schools


3 basic psychological needs


Parent-school partnerships
Homeschooling
Tips for ND kids starting a new school

Related Links:
Supporting Autistic Children [The Course]
Help For The ADHD Parent
Championing Neurodiversity Webinar
One-Minute Wellbeing: Fifty Quick Tips for Educators

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Raising a neurodivergent child can feel like an uphill battle, especially within a rigid school system. In this episode, Dr. Justin Coulson, along with <a href="https://www.madonnaking.com.au">Madonna King</a> and <a href="https://rebeccasparrow.com">Rebecca Sparrow</a>, share essential strategies for empowering neurodivergent children and offer hope to parents navigating this challenging path.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/out-of-the-box-rebecca-sparrow-madonna-king/p/9780702268779">Out of the Box: A Guide to Navigating Neurodivergence</a> by Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow</li>
<li>Common struggles of ND kids</li>
<li>Undiagnosed girls</li>
<li>Masking &amp; camouflaging</li>
<li>
Lack of training &amp; resources in schools
</li>
<li>
3 basic psychological needs
</li>
<li>
Parent-school partnerships
</li>
<li>Homeschooling</li>
<li>Tips for ND kids starting a new school</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/supporting-autistic-children-course">Supporting Autistic Children [The Course]</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/help-for-the-adhd-parent">Help For The ADHD Parent</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/championing-neurodiversity">Championing Neurodiversity Webinar</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/one-minute-wellbeing">One-Minute Wellbeing: Fifty Quick Tips for Educators</a> </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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#1121 - What Neurodivergent Kids Need at School With Madonna King & Rebecca Sparrow 

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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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Consent, respect, and healthy relationships—how can parents prepare their children for these crucial aspects of life?

Chanel Contos, founder of the Teach Us Consent movement, joins Justin to discuss the challenges of addressing normalised sexual violence, the role parents play in creating open dialogues, and the crucial inclusion of boys in these conversations.

In this episode:
Talk About Consent | consent.gov.au
Normalised sexual violence
Pornography
Consent Laid Bare: Sex, Entitlement & the Distortion of Desire by Chanel Contos
Educating parents & teachers
Age-appropriate conversations
Respect, boundaries & removing shame
Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
13YARN Australia | For First Nation Australians - 13 92 76

Related Links:
Sex, Consent & Staying Safe [Webinar]
#217 The Age of Consent with Rebecca Sparrow

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Consent, respect, and healthy relationships—how can parents prepare their children for these crucial aspects of life?
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chanelc/?hl=en">Chanel Contos</a>, founder of the <a href="https://www.teachusconsent.com/" data-ved="2ahUKEwilx9ey9eaJAxU4dmwGHVxZLBIQFnoECAwQAQ" data-sb="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.teachusconsent.com/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwilx9ey9eaJAxU4dmwGHVxZLBIQFnoECAwQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw3pl7g9zz2Tge5RsJ3CssHt">Teach Us Consent</a> movement, joins Justin to discuss the challenges of addressing normalised sexual violence, the role parents play in creating open dialogues, and the crucial inclusion of boys in these conversations.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.consent.gov.au/" data-agch="HJ3bqe" data-impdclcc="1" data-agdh="fvd3vc" data-rw="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwirmMrE9eaJAxXfo2YCHaJgOzwYABAAGgJzbQ&amp;co=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Ou5BhCrARIsAPoTxrBAh_sPs5rMTJIhiNFwGnfFhPpKunqbn0BfVmyIkeRhjHgyHt0syN8aAqTREALw_wcB&amp;sig=AOD64_2bxosPyuYZ4W-rPTLLGBCT-NR5Pw&amp;q&amp;adurl" data-ae="1" data-al="1" data-ved="2ahUKEwiY9sPE9eaJAxWMSWwGHfcVIpMQ0Qx6BAgOEAE">Talk About Consent | consent.gov.au</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Normalised sexual violence</li>
<li dir="ltr">Pornography</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760988128/" data-ved="2ahUKEwi49tzt9uaJAxUbSWwGHVO7NNsQFnoECFAQAQ" data-sb="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760988128/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi49tzt9uaJAxUbSWwGHVO7NNsQFnoECFAQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0veICu7M0LEMwc-nmRuicu">Consent Laid Bare: Sex, Entitlement &amp; the Distortion of Desire</a> by Chanel Contos</li>
<li dir="ltr">Educating parents &amp; teachers</li>
<li dir="ltr">Age-appropriate conversations</li>
<li dir="ltr">Respect, boundaries &amp; removing shame</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au">Lifeline Australia</a> - 13 11 14</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/" data-ved="2ahUKEwibp4_LgueJAxVxyDgGHS2iMa4QFnoECA0QAQ" data-sb="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://kidshelpline.com.au/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwibp4_LgueJAxVxyDgGHS2iMa4QFnoECA0QAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw07Nm595ab1bTsuHqjJWoyF">Kids Helpline</a> - 1800 55 1800</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au/" data-agch="HJ3bqe" data-impdclcc="1" data-agdh="fvd3vc" data-rw="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwjsmKHdgueJAxVApWYCHR_dF-YYABAAGgJzbQ&amp;co=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Ou5BhCrARIsAPoTxrCv-xujwRkKFpt9QkCh7ksUE7Ds3G4MTWMQM6gclRiNcUa-YeOoTasaAua3EALw_wcB&amp;sig=AOD64_0l9V08jlgmYfbA5qOno7vVRqFK_A&amp;q&amp;adurl" data-ae="1" data-al="1" data-ved="2ahUKEwi4q5zdgueJAxUyzTgGHQVzKIIQ0Qx6BAgLEAE">13YARN Australia | For First Nation Australians</a> - 13 92 76</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/sex-consent-staying-safe">Sex, Consent &amp; Staying Safe</a> [Webinar]</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/217-the-age-of-consent-with-rebecca-sparrow">#217 The Age of Consent with Rebecca Sparrow</a></li>
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#1126 - Why Consent Can't Wait with Chanel Contos

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#1121 - What Neurodivergent Kids Need at School With Madonna King & Rebecca Sparrow

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