Parenting

A Letter To My Sons About Becoming Good Men (In a Culture That Degrades Females)

I’m writing to make you aware of what your female family members and friends are up against. And how you should respond, especially as males.

The Spanking Debate: Changing Minds Takes a Generation

Many parents hold the belief that if we don’t discipline our children, they’ll grow up to be out of control, but spanking is not discipline.

Why Advice About Alcohol Falls on Deaf Teen Ears (and What You Can Do About It)

How do you set rules and boundaries about alcohol with your kids? Here are 7 tips for talking about drinking with your kids.

“They Just Have This Intolerable Hatred of Their Bodies” Says ‘Raising Girls Who Like Themselves’ Author

Reportedly 55 per cent of girls between the ages of eight and nine years are dissatisfied with their bodies.

My 7 yr-old Only Eats Chips

Have a fussy eater at home? Dr Justin Coulson looks at some solutions and strategies to help when things get maddening at mealtimes.

3 Simple Tips for Managing Screen Time for the Whole Family

According to research, one of the most significant impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on parents and children is an increase in screen time.

7 Verses to Uplift a Mother’s Heart

To all the mumma’s out there, this is for you! A standing ovation of praise and gratitude for all your service and sacrifice.

Chores Lead to Success, Later in Life (even if teens don’t love them!)

Studies have discovered that children who were expected to participate in doing chores developed a stronger work ethic, leading to greater success in life.

Happy Families Podcast: Dealing With Fussy Eaters

Justin and Kylie Coulson discuss some helpful tips for families that struggle through dinner time every night.

Happy Families Podcast: The 3 Words Your Child Needs to Hear

As 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? 

Happy Families Podcast: Me Time vs We Time

Do you need time away from the family or does the family need time together? Justin and Kylie Coulson discuss mental health and quality time.

Supporting Your QuaranTeen

Psychologist Collett Smart chats about how to help your teen through self isolation, staying at home and the changes to their ‘normal’ routine.

Happy Families Podcast: Perfect Parenting Will Crush Your Soul

We all want to be good parents, but what happens when your perfectionism gets in the way of that?

Happy Families Podcast: Ultimate Parenting Triggers

Justin and Kylie Coulson discuss common triggers, for parents and non-parents alike and how to manage them.

84 Per Cent of Parents Find it Hard to Be Imaginative With Their Kids, Says New Play Report

As adults, it can be tough to rekindle that childlike imagination in a way that builds relationship with your kids but isn’t too daunting.

Happy Families Podcast: Teach Your Children To Love Giving

Brand new science released tells us that we can actually create kids who want to give!

Happy Families Podcast: When Kids Ask for Expensive Gifts

Justin and Kylie Coulson talk about materialism and five ways that you can help your kids manage expectations at Christmas time.

How to Discipline Children Effectively Without Using Consequences or Punishment

Children are more likely to learn from their errors and poor decisions when they feel safe from anger and punishment, even when they get things wrong.