*Content warning - This episode contains topics that are not intended for children*

Justin & Kylie share what's happening this week in parenting
Controversial sex book pulled from Big W shelves after staff abused
Psychiatrist claims parents should be allowed to give kids a 'little smack'
Longitudinal study of kindergarteners suggests spanking is harmful for children’s social competence

Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

*Content warning - This episode contains topics that are not intended for children*
Justin &amp; Kylie share what's happening this week in parenting
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<li><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/publisher-of-teen-sex-book-stands-by-authors-amid-controversy/ac7a2248-f984-47ad-98b5-65d764e96c30">Controversial sex book pulled from Big W shelves after staff abused</a></li>
<li><a href="https://honey.nine.com.au/videos/parenting/smacking-kids-psychiatrist-claims-parents-should-be-allowed-to-give-kids-a-little-smack/clk0nsbxl00010jqit95o9dmy">Psychiatrist claims parents should be allowed to give kids a 'little smack'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.psypost.org/2023/01/longitudinal-study-of-kindergarteners-suggests-spanking-is-harmful-for-childrens-social-competence-67034">Longitudinal study of kindergarteners suggests spanking is harmful for children’s social competence</a></li>
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Email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>

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. 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

#813 Book Backlashes & Smacking Smackdown

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