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 ...
Ever wondered how to go beyond the tinsel and treats of Christmas to create a truly holy and meaningful celebration? Justin and Kylie Coulson take you on a journey through the "Three Levels of Christmas," offering heartfelt ideas and inspiring stories to bring joy and purpose to your family’s holiday season. Whether it's singing carols, setting up nativity scenes, or reflecting on deeper spiritual themes, this episode is full of inspiration for making Christmas a time of connection, love, and purpose. In this episode: Understanding different perspectives & beliefs Creating a Christ-centred Christmas The three levels of Christmas: Level 1: Santa Claus, gifts, & festive indulgence Level 2: The nativity story & spiritual reflection Level 3: Celebrating Jesus' life & message Ideas for making Christmas more meaningful, including carolling, nativity scenes, & giving back Stories from listeners about their faith-centred Christmas traditions Related Links: Christmas Day and Divorced Families 10 Easy Traditions That Can Make Christmas Meaningful For Your Family Have I Ruined Christmas for My Child by Telling the Truth About Santa? Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#1147 - How to Unspoil the Kids at Christmas
Does Christmas gift-giving feel more like a burden than a joy as you try to find a balance between gift-giving and avoiding entitlement? Dr. Justin Coulson and Kylie discuss how to preserve the magic of the season while avoiding the trap of indulgence and entitlement. In this episode: Finding perspective Reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas Having zero agenda—relationships, games, joyful moments What to do when Christmas is hard Focusing on others—emphasising giving, kindness, and family traditions over materialism The Secret to Happiness? Giving.—Elizabeth Dunn research Related Links: How to Unspoil your Kids this Christmas [Webinar] Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#1146 - Road Trip Sanity Savers
"Are we there yet?" Long family road trips can definitely be painful, BUT they can also be a great opportunity for some quality family time! We share a list of some helpful road trip games to keep everyone entertained. I-spy Spotto I went to the shops and I bought The alphabet game Car cricket Old MacDonald Had A Farm The Goanna Gang Bingo This Is The Song That Never Ends Peel The Avocado The Fart Game Stay quiet or else! Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#1145 - Merry Movie Marathon
Some Christmas movies that will keep your children from getting underfoot while you get the gifts wrapped! G-rated options: The Polar Express Klaus Arthur Christmas Elf Home Alone Santa Clause Honourable (grown up) mentions: Christmas Chronicles Bad Santa The Holiday Nativity movies: The Nativity Story (2006) Chasing The Star (2017) VeggieTales: The Little Drummer Boy (2011) The Star (2017) Journey to Bethlehem (a musical) (2023) The First Christmas (1998) Purchase Tis the Season to be Cranky or How to Unspoil your Kids this Christmas Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#1144 - Our Favourite Christmas Traditions
Christmas is a time where we can really lean into and celebrate family traditions! Christmas traditions: Gifts, Santa. decorating Spending time with loved ones Advent, carols, the nativity Christmas Eve, stockings, pyjamas, Jolabokaflod Christmas ninjas - giving & serving others Related Links: Take Back Christmas Family Traditions Help Kids Make Sense of Life Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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