Dr Justin Coulson has so many qualifications and accolades to his name they're almost impossible to list - but if we were going to try, number one on the list would be the fact that he has six daughters - yes, six! Throw in a PHD in Psychology, several parenting books to his name, and a spectacular career including delivering keynote speeches, acting on advisory boards, and consulting for the Federal Government, and you might start to get a little insight into why we are so incredibly excited to be chatting with him today.

 

In this insightful but reassuringly realistic interview, we cover everything from parenting without shouting (yes, it’s possible), to why children don’t make us happy – and why they shouldn’t. He talks us through:
The difference between discipline and punishment
How our emotions are contagious
Why he likes to ask ‘what would Batman do?’
How to get your kids to clean up (without yelling!)
Why his kids don’t believe in the Easter Bunny
The three E’s of effective discipline
How our teenagers are like a swimming pool (just trust us on this one)

Plus, he talks us through parenting during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how we can manage homeschooling and working from home, without losing our minds.

Justin is the founder of Happy Familieshttps://www.happyfamilies.com.au/

You can follow him on Instagram @drjustincoulson or tune into his podcast here https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/podcasts/

Purchase his new book Miss-Connection here https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/shop/

Find links and other show notes at http://thegracetales.com/podcast

Dr Justin Coulson has so many qualifications and accolades to his name they're almost impossible to list - but if we were going to try, number one on the list would be the fact that he has six daughters - yes, six! Throw in a PHD in Psychology, several parenting books to his name, and a spectacular career including delivering keynote speeches, acting on advisory boards, and consulting for the Federal Government, and you might start to get a little insight into why we are so incredibly excited to be chatting with him today.
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In this insightful but reassuringly realistic interview, we cover everything from parenting without shouting (yes, it&rsquo;s possible), to why children don&rsquo;t make us happy &ndash; and why they shouldn&rsquo;t. He talks us through:
<ul>
<li>The difference between discipline and punishment</li>
<li>How our emotions are contagious</li>
<li>Why he likes to ask &lsquo;what would Batman do?&rsquo;</li>
<li>How to get your kids to clean up (without yelling!)</li>
<li>Why his kids don&rsquo;t believe in the Easter Bunny</li>
<li>The three E&rsquo;s of effective discipline</li>
<li>How our teenagers are like a swimming pool (just trust us on this one)</li>
</ul>
Plus, he talks us through parenting during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how we can manage homeschooling and working from home, without losing our minds.
Justin is the founder of <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/">Happy Families</a> <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/">https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/</a>
You can follow him on Instagram @drjustincoulson or tune into his <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/podcasts/">podcast</a> here <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/podcasts/">https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/podcasts/</a>
Purchase his new book <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/product/miss-connection/">Miss-Connection</a> here <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/shop/">https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/shop/</a>
Find links and other show notes at http://thegracetales.com/podcast

We're a podcast for women looking for style, substance, and solidarity. We celebrate the paradox of modern motherhood; the struggle and the beauty, the joy and the relentlessness. We’re known for our refreshingly honest and insightful conversations with parents, from celebrities to the extraordinary, ordinary women and men raising the next generation. The Grace Tales covers everything from the big questions (‘how to raise good humans’) to the very little ones (‘are cardigans cool again?’)

Our host is former Australian VOGUE deputy editor Georgie Abay. Back in 2013, pregnant with her first child, Georgie no longer felt quite at home in the glossy magazine world, but nor did she see herself reflected in the sea of mummy blogs and online forums. Thus, The Grace Tales was born – a content-first platform covering profiles, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, interiors and food.

We're a podcast for women looking for style, substance, and solidarity. We celebrate the paradox of modern motherhood; the struggle and the beauty, the joy and the relentlessness. We&rsquo;re known for our refreshingly honest and insightful conversations with parents, from celebrities to the extraordinary, ordinary women and men raising the next generation. The Grace Tales covers everything from the big questions (&lsquo;how to raise good humans&rsquo;) to the very little ones (&lsquo;are cardigans cool again?&rsquo;)
Our host is former Australian VOGUE deputy editor Georgie Abay. Back in 2013, pregnant with her first child, Georgie no longer felt quite at home in the glossy magazine world, but nor did she see herself reflected in the sea of mummy blogs and online forums. Thus, The Grace Tales was born &ndash; a content-first platform covering profiles, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, interiors and food.

The struggle, the juggle and the joy of motherhood

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