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: 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 &...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonHaving triggers is a part of the human experience but can we control them?Topics discussed in this episode:– Kylie shares a story about her very difficult morning– What are your parenting triggers?– Triggers can be controlled– H.A.L.T.S– How did...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonTopics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares a great tradition that their family does together to give to others Secret Sisters in the Coulson house Brand new science released tells us that we can actually create kids who want to give Listen now: Episode 176 – Teach...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonTopics discussed in this episode:– How to avoid materialism in your children – Don’t try to keep up with the Jones’s – Get creative – Plan ahead – Change the focus – Be an exampleListen now: Episode 181 – Kids Asking For...
By: Dr Justin Coulson Hi Dr Justin,I’ve been reading your books and trying my hardest to follow what you say we should do. But I’m struggling with one thing. You say we should remember to discipline our children by teaching them. My question is what is the difference between acceptable...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonTopics discussed in this episode:– Justin shares the story of a listener who had a parenting win– Kylie shares her feelings about one of their teenage daughters who has started dating– Learning to let goListen now: Episode 163 – My Daughter Has a...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonWould you like to know what makes a happy marriage? Well… lots of things. I want to focus on just one though.What really makes marriage and family happy?On a Friday afternoon some years ago a man sought my help, desperately trying to stop his wife from leaving him. They...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonTopics discussed in this episode:– Justin & Kylie answer some rapid fire Christmas conundrums – Gift giving – Gift cards vs gifts – Buying for the extended family – Present reveal vs letting everyone open their gifts at onceListen: Episode 171...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonDo you remember how sex-obsessed you were as a teen? Or your friends? Even if you weren’t doing it, chances are you were talking about it, asking about it, and thinking about it.Sure, it starts off as desire. Then arousal. The first hand-holding or...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonSetting boundaries with our kids can be tough. Once they become teens, it gets even tougher. And boundaries related to alcohol consumption can be some of the most challenging of all.Having the ‘hard’ conversation with your teens about alcoholHow do you set rules...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonBody image issues are common in children. Here are three things you can do starting today to help ANY child who is experiencing concerns about their appearance.Hi Dr Justin,I wanted to ask your advice about my 2.5 year old daughter. Recently she said to me that she is not...