by Dr Justin Coulson
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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April 29, 2025
Dr. Justin Coulson and Kylie Coulson discuss Alfie Kohn's challenge to traditional discipline, revealing how punishments and rewards impede moral development in this interview episode.
April 28, 2025
Dr. Justin Coulson and Kylie Coulson explore strategies for parents navigating teenage tech use and pushback, emphasizing communication and trust-building to foster cooperation and respect for boundaries.
April 27, 2025
<p data-start="216" data-end="723">Justin and Kylie reflect on a broken promise many families made during COVID — to never return to the rushed, overscheduled lives we previously lived. They explore the concept of "Hurried Child Syndrome," first introduced by Dr. David Elkind, and discuss the troubling impacts of pushing children to grow up too fast. With honesty and humor, they offer practical insights and three powerful strategies to help families slow down and reclaim childhood.</p> <p data-start="725" data-end="919"><strong data-start="725" data-end="750">QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:</strong><br data-start="750" data-end="753">"The number one way to unhurry childhood is to literally slow it down so the kids can be playing — especially with other kids, especially in unstructured activities."</p> <p data-start="921" data-end="952"><strong data-start="921" data-end="950">KEY INSIGHTS FOR PARENTS:</strong></p> <ul data-start="953" data-end="1798"> <li data-start="953" data-end="1121"> <p data-start="955" data-end="1121"><strong data-start="955" data-end="985">Hurried Childhood Defined:</strong> Accelerated academics, overscheduling, early exposure to adult issues, and perfectionist pressures can rob children of their childhood.</p> </li> <li data-start="1122" data-end="1242"> <p data-start="1124" data-end="1242"><strong data-start="1124" data-end="1149">Mental Health Impact:</strong> Being hurried can lead to anxiety, depression, low resilience, and feelings of unworthiness.</p> </li> <li data-start="1243" data-end="1370"> <p data-start="1245" data-end="1370"><strong data-start="1245" data-end="1280">The Competitive Parenting Trap:</strong> Fear of children falling behind — academically or socially — often drives overscheduling.</p> </li> <li data-start="1371" data-end="1513"> <p data-start="1373" data-end="1513"><strong data-start="1373" data-end="1406">Unstructured Play is Crucial:</strong> It builds cognitive, social, and emotional development and is one of the best antidotes to a hurried life.</p> </li> <li data-start="1514" data-end="1666"> <p data-start="1516" data-end="1666"><strong data-start="1516" data-end="1556">Support, Don’t Script, Their Dreams:</strong> Children thrive when they pursue self-determined goals — not the aspirations imposed by well-meaning parents.</p> </li> <li data-start="1667" data-end="1798"> <p data-start="1669" data-end="1798"><strong data-start="1669" data-end="1695">Balance is Everything:</strong> A well-paced schedule with space for rest and connection supports wellbeing for both kids and parents.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1800" data-end="1826"><strong data-start="1800" data-end="1824">RESOURCES MENTIONED:</strong></p> <ul data-start="1827" data-end="2048"> <li data-start="1827" data-end="1886"> <p data-start="1829" data-end="1886">Dr. David Elkind's research on Hurried Child Syndrome</p> </li> <li data-start="1887" data-end="1992"> <p data-start="1889" data-end="1992">Interview with Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon (available on a previous Happy Families Podcast episode)</p> </li> <li data-start="1993" data-end="2048"> <p data-start="1995" data-end="2048">The book “Parental Guidance” (referenced in Season 1)</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2050" data-end="2081"><strong data-start="2050" data-end="2079">ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:</strong></p> <ol data-start="2082" data-end="2440"> <li data-start="2082" data-end="2209"> <p data-start="2085" data-end="2209"><strong data-start="2085" data-end="2105">Prioritise Play:</strong> Make time for unstructured, child-led play — ideally with other children and without adult direction.</p> </li> <li data-start="2210" data-end="2319"> <p data-start="2213" data-end="2319"><strong data-start="2213" data-end="2231">Let Kids Lead:</strong> Encourage your children to set their own goals based on their passions and strengths.</p> </li> <li data-start="2320" data-end="2440"> <p data-start="2323" data-end="2440"><strong data-start="2323" data-end="2354">Create a Balanced Schedule:</strong> Limit extracurriculars and protect time for rest, relationships, and real connection.</p> </li> </ol><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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