Just like holes in need of repair, tough times come in all shapes and sizes. And they inevitably make their mark on all of us.  A bad hair day. Too many nights with not enough sleep. An unexpected hiccup in long awaited plans. Health challenges. The breakdown of a meaningful relationship. The loss of a loved one.  Whether it's you who is having a tough time, your child, or the whole family – the guaranteed way to make a tough time worse is to freak out, blow up, or walk out.  But there are...

This webinar will help you understand how he is developing, and why he does the things he does. You’ll discover how to raise a responsible, caring boy who is strong and capable. And you’ll find the reassurance you need to know that he’s probably doing just fine - even if he does seem a little hard to get to know now and then. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tween and teen girls don’t have a problem with screens. Just ask them. They’ll tell you everything’s fine. But… ask them to put that screen away, get off social media, or stop obsessing over everything online and you’d better prepare for battle! Of all people who use devices and screens, some researchers have found that adolescent girls are the most at risk of decreased wellbeing, friendship issues, and body image difficulties. Yet others find moderate use of devices can support...

Imagine a relationship where you felt seen, heard, and valued. One where, as your partner enters the front door after a long day out, they see you and their eyes light up. They smile as they embrace you. Later that night you work together, as equals, in the kitchen and in putting the children to bed. You spend time sharing ideas and experiences from your day and your partner listens and builds on your conversation. Your load is lightened as you carry the burdens of your day-to-day lives...

Parenting is hard and it’s constantly changing. We feel nervous with babies and we feel out of our depth with teens. Toddlers test us, and children in primary school simply grow up too fast. Besides, just when we think we’ve finally ‘got it!’ our child reaches a new developmental milestone and it can feel like we’re back to square one. As a father to six girls from ages 7 to 21, Dr Justin Coulson knows this only too well. If only our children came with an instruction manual! What is normal...

When we think about parenting, science isn’t often something that comes to mind. Parenting is usually a skill we build by riding the highs and lows and doing our best to make sure our children grow up as healthy and happy as they can. But that’s not the whole story. Decades ago, behavioural researchers identified several parenting styles, each with pros and cons… and each ultimately a less effective way of raising kids. Except one. Despite the conversation, debate, and opinions thrown around,...

Christmas holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration, delight, and time with family. This is a good thing! But no matter how much we love our family, interfering in-laws, relatives that rub the wrong way, and visitors who violate our version of good manners can make our silly season sad. Relationships are often challenging, but they don’t have to be. This is a webinar designed to smooth out the bumps in all of your relationships this silly season, by talking through a handful of simple...

For years, Dr Justin Coulson has reminded parents that “just like dollars are the currency of our economy, connection is the currency of our relationships.” But what does a good connection look like? And why is connection so important for both parents and children? Plus, what are parents supposed to do if their child doesn’t want to connect… or doesn’t know how to connect? This 60-minute webinar is all about helping you rediscover the keys to connection within your family. You’ll find...

A screen tsunami seems to be overtaking many of our children’s lives, impacting on their sleep, relationships, their academic experiences, and even their health and wellbeing. This video presentation has helped thousands of parents and their children understand what screens are doing in our lives, and how they can enjoy them in healthy, balanced ways so that the other parts of their lives can be as successful as their advancement through the levels of their favourite game. In this...

Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia's most respected 'parenting' voices. His seminars have equipped and empowered thousands of parents to make their families happier. But sometimes getting to a parenting seminar can be tough. There's work and other commitments. Then there's the issue of the children, and babysitters. Now you can watch one of Dr Justin's seminars from the comfort of your own home, and at a time that works for you! In this seminar video – available online now – you're invited...

The research is in. Educator wellbeing is low. School leader wellbeing is lower… and it’s little wonder. Behaviour challenges, students with special (additional) needs, a crowded curriculum, exams, reports. Mixed with over-reaching parents with interfering agendas, and a never-ending list of responsibilities and expectations… it’s a lot to work through. How do you, as an educator (or leader) look after your own wellbeing? What kind of mental (and even physical) self-care do you, as an...

Our kids are suffering from anxiety in record numbers. About one in seven primary school kids experience mental ill-health. It’s one in four adolescents. The coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated anxiety for some children. And around 25% of parents are passing their anxieties on to their children! Educators are unfairly expected to respond to anxiety in students – without being trained in how to do this effectively. This presentation is designed to help educators identify what anxiety...

Over the past 10 years, mindfulness has become the buzzword in education. There has been a mindfulness revolution! The only thing is, many educators have not bought in. Many actively resist any talk of the new-age mumbo-jumbo fad programs that some schools have tried to “roll out” so we can all be more mindful. And as a result, mindfulness is still not a regular part of the school day for most students. So… this presentation is for the skeptics. It’s for the educator who is unsure, who...

Emotions matter more than we realise. They impact motivation, the decisions we make, and even the performance appraisals and grades we give. Yet emotions are often misunderstood, especially in the classroom. When emotions surface with colleagues or students, they are all-too-often ignored, or worse, shut down. Research shows that raising our EQ – our emotional intelligence – can have an instant impact on relationships, behaviours, achievement and wellbeing. It can also transform behaviour...

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