By: Dr Justin CoulsonSmacking is one of those topics in parenting that never really goes away. It’s always in the headlines or creating some kind of provocation on social media.The reason? There’s a disconnect.A little under half of the Australian public sees it like this:“I was...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonIn late 2019, shortly before COVID-19 began to do its damage, I was in a coastal NSW high school talking to students in Grades 9 and 10 about the latest alcohol statistics. Those stats tell a very good news story. Kids today drink less than ever before.My audience of teenagers...
By: Katrina RoeIt’s pretty clear that something is going wrong with our girls when parents report that primary-aged girls are attempting to cut off their tummy fat with scissors.Reportedly 55 per cent of girls between the ages of eight and nine are dissatisfied with their bodies. And, a...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonDealing with a fussy eater can be a challenge. Poor eating habits in middle childhood and the tween years tend to be long-lasting. We need to take them seriously.Dear Dr JustinMy beautiful 7-year-old refuses to eat anything apart for a selected variety of high fat...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonHave we all become slack-jawed zombies, staring blankly at our screens? According to research from around the globe, one of the most significant impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on parents and children (outside of the enormous and sad loss of life) is that screens are...
By: Sabrina PetersTo all the mumma’s out there, this is for you! A standing ovation of praise and gratitude for all your service and sacrifice (most of which is largely unseen), a big warm hug from one tired woman to another and a perspective-shifting injection of His beautiful word over...
By: Collett SmartHas the artist of Hedger Humour been peeping in my windows? We often wonder about the benefits of chores, and whether the sighing, dodging and procrastination are worth the effort (and that’s just the parents I am talking about! 😉)Yet, it appears, chores lead to...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonSometimes kids just don’t like certain foods, or they want a sense of control over how and what foods get put on their plate. In this episode of the Happy Families podcast, Justin and Kylie discuss fussy eating. Topics discussed in this episode:– Shane...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonAs a parent, how can you show unconditional love towards your child when you don’t agree or accept their decisions that they’re making in life? Topics discussed in this episode:– Is acceptance or rejection going to bring out the best in your...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonDo you need time away from the family or does the family need time together?Topics discussed in this episode:– Kylie shares her struggle with her mental health while being a young mother– Our mindset around the idea of Me Time is actually the bigger issue than the...
By: Collett SmartThe day in a life of a quaranteen is different to what teens usually do. What can you do to help your teen through self isolation and staying at home?In this video of Wellbeing with Collett, psychologist Collett Smart chats about what you can do to help your teen through...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonWe all want to be good parents, but what happens when your perfectionism gets in the way of that? Dr Justin Coulson discusses this on the Happy Families podcast.Topics discussed in this episode:– What is perfectionism?– Excessively high personal standards &...
