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 ...
This episode unpacks Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for kids under 16, set to roll out by Christmas 2025. With tech giants stepping up enforcement, parents are relieved, while teens face digital detoxes. Join the discussion as we explore Prince Harry’s surprising critique, parents’ joys and woes, and strategies for tackling this new era of tech parenting. In this episode: New legislation Australia's incoming social media ban cannot be considered overreach | Sky News Bullying over social media Parental reactions Prince Harry's comments Why Harry has it royally wrong on social media dangers | Daily Telegraph Implementation, digital IDs Navigating conversations with kids Acknowledging sadness and disappointment, FOMO The flow-on effect of the ban The 3 Es of Effective Discipline: Explore, Explain, Empower Related Links: Super Solutions for Technology Troubles [Webinar] Unplug Childhood - join the village Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#1141 - The Best Christmas Story Ever
This episode takes a heartfelt turn as we delve into one of the most touching Christmas stories ever written—O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the tale or hearing it for the first time, its timeless message of love and sacrifice is sure to move you. In this episode: A reflection on Christmas storytelling O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi Sacrifice, love, and the spirit of giving Related Links: 10 Easy Traditions That Can Make Christmas Meaningful For Your Family Gifts our Children Need For Christmas Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#1140 - 5 Ways to Make Christmas Awesome
Christmas is almost here! In this festive episode, we share five simple yet impactful ways to elevate your holiday celebrations. Whether it’s through meaningful traditions, playful gift exchanges, or acts of kindness, we’re here to help you focus on what truly matters—time, connection, and joy. In this episode: Focus on time together Fun with gifts Christmas Eve traditions Jolabokaflod - Icelandic book tradition Acts of service Neighbourhood connections Related Links: Minimising Materialism this Christmas 10 Ways to ‘Unspoil’ the Children this Christmas Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#1139 - The Top 5 Episodes of 2024
As the end of the year closes in us, we take a look back at 2024 and the top five episodes you listened to this year. Click on the links to go back and listen to an episode. Number 5 - #1041 Screens Suck Number 4 - #1042 Work & Home School Life Balance Number 3 - #1009 ADHD in Adults & Toddlers Number 2 - #1038 Managing Emotional Dysregulation Number 1 - #1055 Why The Kids Don't Listen Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#1138 - Do Better, Do Less
It's the weekly wrap up, where we look back at the week that was and figure out ways that we can improve in our parenting. In this episode: Despite being guaranteed downtime this year, Kylie is feeling more tired than ever. If we want to do better, we need to do less. Self awareness is a game changer. Putting your whole self into whatever you are doing. Related Links: Leidy Klotz - Subtract Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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