Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

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.

Categories: Kids & Family

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An anonymous listener shares their frustration and exhaustion with a husband who feels more like an additional child than a partner, offering little support with household and family responsibilities. Justin unpacks "weaponised incompetence" and the unfairness and resentment that build when one parent is left carrying the load and provides guidance on how to address the issue in a way that avoids blame, accusations, and an all-out conflict.

Michelle, from Victoria, has a daughter experiencing mental illness, with chronic insomnia, anxiety, and friendship issues—all leading to a feeling of exhaustion and desperation in the home. Justin shares some ideas with Michelle that will help her struggling daughter, emphasising the importance of finding what ignites delight in your child—and giving them more of it!

In this episode:

  • Weaponised incompetence
  • When one parent feels overwhelmed, exhausted, resentful
  • Be honest (without accusations or blame)
  • Setting clear expectations and solutions
  • NDIS
  • Couples meeting
  • Getting on the same page
  • Enabling laziness
  • Autism, ADHD, chronic insomnia, anxiety
  • Importance of sleep and bedtime routine
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Validating emotions
  • 3 basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, connection

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Previous episodes

  • 1666 - #1080 - Q&A: Lazy Husband & Sleep Struggles 
    Mon, 16 Sep 2024
  • 1665 - #1079 - Age-Based Social Media Bans Gathering Momentum 
    Sun, 15 Sep 2024
  • 1664 - #1078 - Choose Life Not Dishes 
    Fri, 13 Sep 2024
  • 1663 - #1077 - From the Doctor's Desk: Funny Families & Relocation Repercussions 
    Wed, 11 Sep 2024
  • 1662 - #1076 - 13's a Lucky Number For Foster Care Week 
    Tue, 10 Sep 2024
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