Ever faced the uphill battle of convincing your kids to put down their devices, step into nature, and engage with life?

I'll Do Better Tomorrow: Justin and Kylie chat about dealing with pushback when you know what's best for your kids, but they resist.

In this episode:
Tech-free teens
Firm but loving encouragement to step outside comfort zones
Modelling active engagement
Motivating teenagers
Wild Robots movie
Making bids for connection
Tough love

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Ever faced the uphill battle of convincing your kids to put down their devices, step into nature, and engage with life?
I'll Do Better Tomorrow: Justin and Kylie chat about dealing with pushback when you know what's best for your kids, but they resist.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Tech-free teens</li>
<li dir="ltr">Firm but loving encouragement to step outside comfort zones</li>
<li dir="ltr">Modelling active engagement</li>
<li dir="ltr">Motivating teenagers</li>
<li dir="ltr">Wild Robots movie</li>
<li dir="ltr">Making bids for <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/connection">connection</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Tough love</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.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#1123 - Leading by Example

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Dive into cutting-edge studies on parenting and child development, from income's role in behaviour to the debate over smacking's effects. Find out what the latest research says about the best ways to support our kids’ growth!

In this episode:
Impact of income on children's behaviour & development
New study...better support would bring lifelong benefits | The Conversation
Preschoolers: physical activity, screen time & sleep
Study reveals most three and four-year-olds don’t get enough exercise or sleep, but too much screen time | The West Australian
School mobile phone bans
‘Protecting a generation’: School phone bans pass the test | The Daily Telegraph
Smacking harms child development


Negative effects of childhood spanking may be overstated, study claims | NY Post


Study published in the Marriage & Family Review
Data vs morality & philosophy
The Parenting Revolution by Dr Justin Coulson

Related Links:
Why It’s Not Ok To Smack Your Kids
Unplug Childhood
#1060 - No Hang-Ups With School Phone Bans
Screen Time Guidelines Updated for the Touchscreen Generation

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Dive into cutting-edge studies on parenting and child development, from income's role in behaviour to the debate over smacking's effects. Find out what the latest research says about the best ways to support our kids’ growth!
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Impact of income on children's behaviour &amp; development</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://theconversation.com/new-study-links-low-incomes-stressed-parents-and-child-behaviour-better-support-would-bring-lifelong-benefits-238762#:~:text=Our%20results%20showed%20that%20for,and%20head%20off%20behaviour%20problems.">New study...better support would bring lifelong benefits | The Conversation</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Preschoolers: physical activity, screen time &amp; sleep</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://thewest.com.au/news/children/study-reveals-most-three-and-four-year-olds-dont-get-enough-exercise-or-sleep-but-too-much-screen-time-c-16229213">Study reveals most three and four-year-olds don’t get enough exercise or sleep, but too much screen time | The West Australian</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">School mobile phone bans</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new-south-wales-education/protecting-a-generation-school-phone-bans-pass-the-test-say-principals/news-story/">‘Protecting a generation’: School phone bans pass the test | The Daily Telegraph</a> </li>
<li dir="ltr">Smacking harms child development</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/10/14/lifestyle/negative-effects-of-childhood-spanking-may-be-overstated-study/">Negative effects of childhood spanking may be overstated, study claims | NY Post</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01494929.2024.2392672">Study published in the Marriage &amp; Family Review</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">Data vs morality &amp; philosophy</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-parenting-revolution">The Parenting Revolution</a> by Dr Justin Coulson</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/why-its-not-ok-to-smack-your-kids">Why It’s Not Ok To Smack Your Kids</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.unplugchildhood.org">Unplug Childhood</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/1060-no-hang-ups-with-school-phone-bans">#1060 - No Hang-Ups With School Phone Bans</a> </li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/screen-time-guidelines-updated-for-the-touchscreen-generation">Screen Time Guidelines Updated for the Touchscreen Generation</a> </li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/supporting-autistic-children-course"></a></li>
</ul>

#1122 - From the Doctor's Desk: Low Income = High Stress & Is Smacking All That Bad

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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 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>
</ul>
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#1121 - What Neurodivergent Kids Need at School With Madonna King & Rebecca Sparrow 

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At a recent Fathers of Girls conference, Kylie brought a room full of dads to tears as she spoke about the power of time and connection in parenting. Listen to her heartfelt message, reminding us that it is the time we spend with our children that truly matters.

In this episode:
Personal Progress Interviews
Creating a safe space 
Having your child's back no matter what
Love is spelt T.I.M.E
Fostering deep connections with your child

Related Links:
I Work Full-time. How do I Connect With my Kids?
Building Strong Parent-Child Connections That Last
Miss-Connection | 7 Day Connection Challenge

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At a recent <a href="https://fathersofgirls.org/">Fathers of Girls</a> conference, Kylie brought a room full of dads to tears as she spoke about the power of time and connection in parenting. Listen to her heartfelt message, reminding us that it is the time we spend with our children that truly matters.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Personal Progress Interviews</li>
<li>Creating a safe space </li>
<li>Having your child's back no matter what</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-one-thing-your-kids-need-from-you-today">Love is spelt T.I.M.E</a></li>
<li>Fostering deep connections with your child</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/i-work-full-time-how-do-i-connect-with-my-kids">I Work Full-time. How do I Connect With my Kids?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/connection">Building Strong Parent-Child Connections That Last</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/miss-connection-7-day-connection-challenge">Miss-Connection | 7 Day Connection Challenge</a></li>
</ul>
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#1120 - Savouring Time With Our Kids

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#1123 - Leading by Example

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