A fight video lands on your child's phone. They laugh. They watch it again. They send it to a friend.

What do you do next?

This week, Justin and Kylie answer a question from a mum whose 12-year-old daughter received violent footage that was spreading through local schools. They explain what repeated exposure to this content does to kids, why sharing a video makes them part of the harm, and how one conversation at home can change what happens next.

If your child has a phone, this episode is worth hearing.

KEY POINTS
Why fight videos spread so quickly between kids.
What repeated exposure to violent content does to young brains.
Why children share videos they know are upsetting.
How to build empathy instead of curiosity.
Questions that help kids think before they hit send.
The legal risks of sharing violent footage.
How to help your child be the one who stops the chain.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

"Sharing is participation."

RESOURCES MENTIONED
eSafety Commissioner research on children's exposure to harmful online content.
Albert Bandura's research on moral disengagement.
Leave us a voice memo for the podcast!

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Ask your child if they've ever received a fight video or other upsetting content.
Talk about the person in the video, not just the video itself.
Explain that forwarding, commenting on or repeatedly watching these clips adds to the harm.
Encourage your child to report violent content instead of sharing it.
Keep the conversation going. One chat isn't enough.

A fight video lands on your child's phone. They laugh. They watch it again. They send it to a friend.
What do you do next?
This week, Justin and Kylie answer a question from a mum whose 12-year-old daughter received violent footage that was spreading through local schools. They explain what repeated exposure to this content does to kids, why sharing a video makes them part of the harm, and how one conversation at home can change what happens next.
If your child has a phone, this episode is worth hearing.
KEY POINTS
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Why fight videos spread so quickly between kids.</li>
<li>What repeated exposure to violent content does to young brains.</li>
<li>Why children share videos they know are upsetting.</li>
<li>How to build empathy instead of curiosity.</li>
<li>Questions that help kids think before they hit send.</li>
<li>The legal risks of sharing violent footage.</li>
<li>How to help your child be the one who stops the chain.</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
<blockquote>
"Sharing is participation."
</blockquote>
RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>eSafety Commissioner <a href="https://www.esafety.gov.au/research/the-online-experiences-of-children-in-australia/snapshot-content-associated-with-harm">research</a> on children's exposure to harmful online content.</li>
<li>Albert Bandura's <a href="https://albertbandura.com/albert-bandura-moral-disengagement.html">research</a> on moral disengagement.</li>
<li>Leave us a <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast">voice memo</a> for the podcast!</li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Ask your child if they've ever received a fight video or other upsetting content.</li>
<li>Talk about the person in the video, not just the video itself.</li>
<li>Explain that forwarding, commenting on or repeatedly watching these clips adds to the harm.</li>
<li>Encourage your child to report violent content instead of sharing it.</li>
<li>Keep the conversation going. One chat isn't enough.</li>
</ul>

Deciding which parenting advice to follow? Join the thousands of mums and dads who turn to Australia’s most downloaded parenting podcast.

Dr Justin Coulson and his wife Kylie bring real parenting solutions every day, cutting through the noise of modern advice with clear, practical guidance for every step of parenting.

From early childhood challenges to the complexities of the teenage years, each daily episode offers simple, evidence-based strategies to help you feel more confident in your decisions and more connected to your kids.

Deciding which parenting advice to follow?&nbsp;Join the thousands of mums and dads who turn to Australia&rsquo;s most downloaded parenting podcast.
Dr Justin Coulson and his wife Kylie bring real parenting solutions every day, cutting through the noise of modern advice with clear, practical guidance for every step of parenting.
From early childhood challenges to the complexities of the teenage years, each daily episode offers simple, evidence-based strategies to help you feel more confident in your decisions and more connected to your kids.

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

The Content That's Stealing Kids' Empathy [A Listener Q&A ]

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/fdcfb11e-5bcc-4f8e-a47c-b488003da8c3/transcript

You're not imagining it. Parenting really does feel harder when you're running on empty.

If you've caught yourself wishing for just one day where nobody needs you, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar.

Organisational psychologist and bestselling author Dr Amantha Imber joins Dr Justin Coulson to explain why so many parents feel exhausted and what actually helps. No impossible morning routines. No guilt. Just practical, science-backed strategies you can use in minutes.

You'll learn why scrolling leaves you more tired, how to spot the type of fatigue you're dealing with, and the simple habits that can help you feel more like yourself again.

KEY POINTS
Why so many parents feel permanently exhausted.
The burnout fantasy that more people have than you'd expect.
The three types of energy that shape your day.
Fast, science-backed ways to boost energy in under a minute.
Why social media drains your brain instead of helping you recharge.
How better boundaries protect your energy without letting people down.
Small changes that leave you with more patience for your family.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

"We don't just have one energy account. We have three. The key is working out which one needs your attention first." – Dr Amantha Imber

RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Energy Game by Dr Amantha Imber

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Work out whether your physical, mental or emotional energy is running lowest.
Swap one social media break for real rest this week.
Try a one-minute energy boost like peppermint or a splash of cold water.
Start answering requests with "Yes, but…" so you can set clear limits.
Write a "Never Again" list of commitments that leave you drained every time.

You're not imagining it. Parenting really does feel harder when you're running on empty.
If you've caught yourself wishing for just one day where nobody needs you, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar.
Organisational psychologist and bestselling author Dr Amantha Imber joins Dr Justin Coulson to explain why so many parents feel exhausted and what actually helps. No impossible morning routines. No guilt. Just practical, science-backed strategies you can use in minutes.
You'll learn why scrolling leaves you more tired, how to spot the type of fatigue you're dealing with, and the simple habits that can help you feel more like yourself again.
KEY POINTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why so many parents feel permanently exhausted.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The burnout fantasy that more people have than you'd expect.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The three types of energy that shape your day.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fast, science-backed ways to boost energy in under a minute.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why social media drains your brain instead of helping you recharge.</li>
<li aria-level="1">How better boundaries protect your energy without letting people down.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Small changes that leave you with more patience for your family.</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
"We don't just have one energy account. We have three. The key is working out which one needs your attention first." &ndash; Dr Amantha Imber
RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amantha.com/energy">The Energy Game</a> by Dr Amantha Imber</li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Work out whether your physical, mental or emotional energy is running lowest.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Swap one social media break for real rest this week.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Try a one-minute energy boost like peppermint or a splash of cold water.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Start answering requests with "Yes, but&hellip;" so you can set clear limits.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Write a "Never Again" list of commitments that leave you drained every time.</li>
</ul>

The Energy Game: Stop Running on Empty! [with Amantha Imber]

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/a7c98d9b-85de-4755-b363-b488003dfbe1/transcript

What if the moment you're desperate to get through today becomes the one you'd give anything to have back?

Brushing tangled hair. Carrying a sleeping child inside. Sitting through one more song. These moments can feel frustrating when you're tired and running late. Then one day they stop happening, and you never realise the last time has already passed.

In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson shares a simple idea from philosophy called the "Last Time Meditation." It will change the way you see everyday parenting and help you notice the moments that matter before they're gone.

KEY POINTS
Why the everyday parenting jobs you dread can become your most treasured memories.
How the "Last Time Meditation" helps you stay present.
The psychology behind appreciating ordinary moments before they disappear.
The personal experience that changed how Justin responds to his children.
One simple habit that makes family life feel richer without changing your routine.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

"There's something you did with your child today that ten years from now you'd trade almost anything to do again. You just don't know what that thing is."

RESOURCES MENTIONED
A Guide to the Good Lifeby William B. Irvine
William B. Irvine's "Last Time Meditation"
Stoic philosophy
Seneca
Epictetus
The Japanese concept Ichi-go Ichi-e
Fred Bryant's research on savouring
Tim Urban's "Tail End" concept
Kurtz (2008), Psychological Science

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Pick one ordinary family moment this week and treat it like it won't happen again.
The next time your child asks you to watch, listen or help, stop and give them your full attention.
Put your phone away during one family ritual each day.
Slow down long enough to notice the moments you'll miss one day.

What if the moment you're desperate to get through today becomes the one you'd give anything to have back?
Brushing tangled hair. Carrying a sleeping child inside. Sitting through one more song. These moments can feel frustrating when you're tired and running late. Then one day they stop happening, and you never realise the last time has already passed.
In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson shares a simple idea from philosophy called the "Last Time Meditation." It will change the way you see everyday parenting and help you notice the moments that matter before they're gone.
KEY POINTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why the everyday parenting jobs you dread can become your most treasured memories.</li>
<li aria-level="1">How the "Last Time Meditation" helps you stay present.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The psychology behind appreciating ordinary moments before they disappear.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The personal experience that changed how Justin responds to his children.</li>
<li aria-level="1">One simple habit that makes family life feel richer without changing your routine.</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
"There's something you did with your child today that ten years from now you'd trade almost anything to do again. You just don't know what that thing is."
RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.readings.com.au/product/9780195374612/9780195374612">A Guide to the Good Life </a>by William B. Irvine</li>
<li aria-level="1">William B. Irvine's "Last Time Meditation"</li>
<li aria-level="1">Stoic philosophy</li>
<li aria-level="1">Seneca</li>
<li aria-level="1">Epictetus</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Japanese concept Ichi-go Ichi-e</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fred Bryant's research on savouring</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tim Urban's "<a href="https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html">Tail End</a>" concept</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kurtz (2008), Psychological Science</li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Pick one ordinary family moment this week and treat it like it won't happen again.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The next time your child asks you to watch, listen or help, stop and give them your full attention.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Put your phone away during one family ritual each day.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Slow down long enough to notice the moments you'll miss one day.</li>
</ul>

How to Stop Wishing Parenting Away

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/1dc87fa2-0ffa-4bc1-817b-b488003d4b11/transcript

A Disney movie about toys ended with a conversation about screens, sewing and what childhood is starting to lose.

After watching Toy Story 5, Justin and Kylie found themselves talking less about the movie and more about what happens when tablets replace cubby houses, craft tables and backyard adventures.

Kylie shares how teaching their 12-year-old daughter to sew sparked confidence, patience and a brand new business idea. They also unpack the message Toy Story 5 sends about technology, why it missed an important opportunity, and what parents can do instead.

If screens have become the default in your house, this episode offers practical ideas that don't involve another argument.

KEY POINTS
What Toy Story 5 gets right about childhood.
The screen time message the movie missed.
Why sewing, baking, gardening and other "grandma hobbies" are making a comeback.
How making something with your hands builds confidence.
Why learning alongside your child strengthens your relationship.
The family project that turned into a small business.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

"The joy isn't making something. The joy is making it together."

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Toy Story 5
Happy Families resources on healthy screen habits

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Pick one hands-on hobby your child can learn this month. Sewing, baking, gardening, woodworking or knitting all work.
Learn it together instead of handing them a YouTube tutorial.
Watch Toy Story 5 and ask what they noticed about the kids using screens.
Set aside one afternoon each week to make something you can hold, use or give away.
Celebrate what your child creates, even when it's wonky.

A Disney movie about toys ended with a conversation about screens, sewing and what childhood is starting to lose.
After watching Toy Story 5, Justin and Kylie found themselves talking less about the movie and more about what happens when tablets replace cubby houses, craft tables and backyard adventures.
Kylie shares how teaching their 12-year-old daughter to sew sparked confidence, patience and a brand new business idea. They also unpack the message Toy Story 5 sends about technology, why it missed an important opportunity, and what parents can do instead.
If screens have become the default in your house, this episode offers practical ideas that don't involve another argument.
KEY POINTS
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>What Toy Story 5 gets right about childhood.</li>
<li>The screen time message the movie missed.</li>
<li>Why sewing, baking, gardening and other "grandma hobbies" are making a comeback.</li>
<li>How making something with your hands builds confidence.</li>
<li>Why learning alongside your child strengthens your relationship.</li>
<li>The family project that turned into a small business.</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
"The joy isn't making something. The joy is making it together."
RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Toy Story 5</li>
<li>Happy Families resources on <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-screen-smart-series">healthy screen habits</a></li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Pick one hands-on hobby your child can learn this month. Sewing, baking, gardening, woodworking or knitting all work.</li>
<li>Learn it together instead of handing them a YouTube tutorial.</li>
<li>Watch Toy Story 5 and ask what they noticed about the kids using screens.</li>
<li>Set aside one afternoon each week to make something you can hold, use or give away.</li>
<li>Celebrate what your child creates, even when it's wonky.</li>
</ul>

The Secret to Getting Kids Off Screens

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/b19361bd-1ebb-4e44-83f4-b48300950142/transcript

The Content That's Stealing Kids' Empathy [A Listener Q&A ]

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