The Happy Families Membership

Life for a neurodivergent child is a journey of highs and lows, marked by the joy of mastering new skills and the challenges of setbacks. As their parent or teacher, your support is crucial. Educators, parents, and carers of children who are diagnosed as neurodivergent, are undergoing assessment, or are suspected to be neurodivergent are invited to join us for Championing Neurodiversity. This empowering webinar is designed to equip you  with practical insights and strategies to help children with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions flourish.  Dr. Justin Coulson will help you: Celebrate the unique strengths of your neurodivergent child Support your child’s individual needs Provide better behavioral and emotional support Improve communication and social skills Build resilience in your neurodivergent child Encourage collaboration and advocacy Whether you’re a parent or teacher, this webinar will provide the knowledge, encouragement, and community support needed to help neurodivergent children thrive in a neurotypical world. Join us to make a positive impact on their lives, helping them grow, succeed, and find joy in their journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unpacking the crisis in youth mental health Our children are not ok. Latest national statistics indicate that mental health challenges are at an all-time high in Australian children and youth. Anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders are wreaking havoc in our schools and families (not to mention the amplification of these challenges if your child is neuro-diverse). Suicide and self-harm are rising. And finding the right support and good help is increasingly challenging. Our kids and our families are at breaking point. How do we know if our kids will be ok? What can we do to support their mental health and resilience? What's going wrong, and how do we fix it? Join Dr Justin Coulson, Australia's leading parenting expert, as he unpacks the mental health crisis enveloping our kids. He'll cover: The root causes behind the deteriorating state of mental health, and who (or what) is responsible The tools you need to reverse this trend for your children Science-backed, relationship-focused strategies to remedy school refusal Realistic approaches for managing screen time in a way that protects your child's wellbeing without completely alienating them from their peers Creating margin in your home and family life to protect and promote mental wellness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Developing strength, calm and kindness in our kids “How can I help my child be more resilient?” is a question Dr Justin Coulson often hears from worried mums and dads. In this session, parents will learn the psychological secrets that build their child’s sense of identity, strengths, and growth mindset in order to perform better, be happier, and build resilience. Based on Dr Justin Coulson’s best-selling book 9 Ways to a Resilient Child, this session shows parents how to help their children cope powerfully and positively with the challenges that life throws at them. This presentation is one of Justin’s most popular ones with powerful stories and illustrations that every parent can relate to. He explains the factors that help and hinder resilience, why common advice such as “toughen up Princess” just doesn’t work, and how competition and praise may undermine resilience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world evolves, so do the ways children access information.  It's crucial to understand that when it comes to sex, your child's curiosity may run deeper than you think. If they're not finding answers from you, they'll turn to other sources.  But can you be sure that what they discover will be accurate, healthy, safe, and aligned with the values you wish for your child? How equipped are you to pre-emptively guide your kids through the topics of sex, consent and body autonomy? Join Dr Justin Coulson for ‘Sex, Consent, & Staying Safe’ where you’ll learn: ✋ The importance of modelling and teaching consent, respect and boundaries to children of all ages - from babies, toddlers, right through to teens 👍 How to introduce these concepts in developmentally appropriate ways 🫶 What respect and true consent looks like 👂 How to establish a pattern of having the open conversations your child needs as they grow Don't wait. Start these conversations today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 2010 mood disorders in children and teens, like anxiety and depression, have been steadily rising.  The rise of online gaming, Discord, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok has changed the way kids relate to one another. But it's also changed their expectations for one another - and themselves - and is associated with anxiety, perfectionism, bullying, and self-loathing. In short, our children are worried that they are not enough and their daily interactions with one another, their screens, and even with us, are reinforcing that fear. In this webinar you’ll discover:   why so many of our kids don’t feel enough    how our best-intentioned efforts to help them feel enough backfire solutions that shift your child's focus from worrying if they’ll ever be enough to no longer even thinking about it, and  how to establish a relationship that leaves no doubt that they really are enough See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family dynamics have shifted significantly over the last couple of decades. Children, women, and men themselves have been largely set free from the archetype of the "authoritarian father figure". But what's been left in its place?  These days the default caricature of a dad is somewhat clueless. Incompetent, goofy, irresponsible, and undisciplined.  Some dads are leaning right into it, because hey! Why wouldn't you? On the other hand, many fathers reject this stereotype, stepping up to the plate, and contributing wherever they can. But they're still struggling to define what it means to be a man, or how to show up for their families as the best version of themselves.  Science clearly shows us that families thrive when fathers are engaged, present and involved. Their innate strengths and capacity have potential to weave resilience and tenderness into the fabric of family life, shaping character and values with wisdom and support. Families need fathers, and fatherhood needs to be redefined. Join Dr Justin Coulson for this clarifying and hope-filled webinar that celebrates the unique and invaluable role of fathers in families. He'll unpack: What it really means to be a man, Common myths about fatherhood, The significant benefits of involved fathers on a child's development and the impact on family dynamics, Insight into the unique contributions fathers bring to parenting, Strategies and tips on how fathers can be present and actively engaged in their children's lives, regardless of family circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental Health is on everyone’s lips. There are countless news articles about mental health every year – in fact over the course of a typical day, there are more articles published about mental health than there are about other hot topics like AI, the risk of a recession, and even Taylor Swift! With 44% of Australian adults having experienced a mental disorder over the course of their lives, and 1 in 5 having experienced symptoms of a mental disorder over the last 12 months, it’s no surprise that Google searches for mental health queries reached an all-time high in 2021.  Australian parents and Aussie kids are struggling. Anxiety, depression, and burnout are breaking too many of our kids, and too many of us. Parents are floundering. Children are languishing. Our mental health services are overwhelmed. And we need answers and help. Now. In the past 20 years, researchers have made enormous progress on how we can increase wellbeing, even when mental illness is a part of our lives. And in this webinar, Dr Justin Coulson - one of Australia's leading parenting and wellbeing speakers - will walk you through the most cutting-edge stats, strategies, and supports to build wellbeing in your family, your children, and even in you! Join this webinar to learn - how to flourish even if you or your kids are in the midst of mental health challenges the 5 most powerful evidence-based interventions to build a flourishing life the secret to a life well lived, and the biggest risk factors and protective factors of mental health See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much internet ink has been spilled decrying the challenges of raising digital kids. In today's world, teeming with technological advancements, the risks our children face have reached unprecedented levels. The need for protection is undeniable. But… our kids are growing up in this digital environment. And frankly, it’s pretty damn awesome. The opportunity we have in front of us is unparalleled. Never in history has there been so much potential for our children to build and develop amazing digital solutions that can improve our world. How do we balance this? How much screen time is too much screen time? What age is appropriate for screen use? What should parents do about social media, gaming, inappropriate content, online stranger danger, and screen addiction? How can we effectively safeguard our children against the risks of the online world while empowering them to use technology for good? Join Dr. Justin Coulson in this indispensable webinar where he will help you with your biggest concerns about technology and children. In this session, he will reveal the key to finding a balance between safeguarding and embracing progress in the digital era. Get ready to uncover: What research says about kids, screens, and wellbeing - and why we have every right to be concerned Why the negatives are happening How to turn anxiety into opportunity Practical solutions for every parent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting is one of those things we often think should just come 'naturally'. We imagine we'll be great at it (not like those family members who can't seem to get it right!) and that our kids will turn out spot on. And then... we have kids. Reality is painful for many of us. Parenting turns out to be harder than most of us imagined. We feel more tired. We have fewer answers, and the answers we thought we had don't seem to work like we planned. We wonder if we're too strict, too free-range, too gentle, too tiger, or too tired to care. We struggle with screens, feel burdened by boundaries, and feel like all we do is frown. Yet parenting is also an incredible source of joy and happiness! How do we make it feel like that more often? Join Dr Justin Coulson, the co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9s hit TV show, Parental Guidance, for some... well, extra special parental guidance! In this jam-packed, interactive, 90-minute webinar, you'll discover: What every child needs from their parents in order to flourish Where parents are going wrong in their efforts to be the perfect parent How to get discipline right, even when everything's going wrong, and  Why joy in family life is easy to find... when you know where to look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to be a good parent? Are you a good parent when your child is compliant, but a bad parent when they're not? What if they're perfect at age three and challenging at thirteen? And what if your child has additional needs? The Parenting Revolution is about parenting styles and what it takes to be a great parent. We know about tiger parents, helicopter parents, free-range parents, but have you heard of Tesla parents, leaf-blower parents or iPhone 6 parents? So many styles, but is there one that actually works?  Join Dr Justin for a practical webinar which draws on content from his new book, The Parenting Revolution, and incorporates up-to-the-minute research in parenting science as well as studies of childhood development.  Dr Justin Coulson will show you: how our children thrive when we understand and meet their basic psychological needs; how our job is not to fix our kids, but to create an environment that supports their growth and development; and how children flourish when we minimise control, but maximise our warmth and involvement, and establish healthy boundaries. Not all children are the same, and Justin considers a range of circumstances that you or your child might be in - including children with non-typical development. His revolutionary approach and practical strategies will encourage you to change the way you parent forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.