22 May 2026 01:10
The Psychology of Peaceful Parenting with Dr. Justin Coulson: Episode 226
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In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, my guest is Dr. Justin Coulson, an Australian parenting expert and father of 6 who has his PhD in psychology and is the author of 10 books on parenting and the co-host of the Happy Families podcast with his wife, Kylie. We discuss the psychology behind peaceful parenting, including how self-determination theory explains kids’ challenging behavior. Dr. Justin also shared his three E’s of discipline.
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We talk about:
* 1:45 – Introduction to Dr. Justin Coulson and his personal parenting turning point
How struggles with anger and discipline led him to rethink everything and study psychology.
* 08:20 – Learning to regulate ourselves, practicing repair, and growing over time.
* 15:50 – Why peaceful parenting starts with the parent’s self-awareness and regulation.
* 19:50 – Understanding behavior through compassion and curiosity.
* 20:50 – The HALTS framework
How hunger, anger, loneliness, tiredness, and stress impact children’s behavior.
* 23:00 – Self-determination theory and parenting
* 33:00 – The 3 E’s of Effective Discipline
* 41:50 – How to use the 3 E’s in everyday parenting moments.
Real-life examples: screens, sibling conflict & collaboration
* 49:00 – Building trust and the “goodwill bank” with kids
Why collaborative parenting pays off when tough limits are needed.
* 53:30 – Advice to his younger parenting self: “soft eyes”
A powerful reflection on kindness, connection, and showing up with compassion.
* 56:30 – Where to find Dr. Justin Coulson
His podcast, books, and upcoming work on boys and healthy masculinity.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
* Dr. Justin’s website and podcast
* Yoto Screen Free Audio Book Player
* The Peaceful Parenting Membership
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