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Podcast dedicated to authors, singers and musicians dedicated to making family friendly multi-media entertainment. Most podcasts will be devoted to the story of a specific song, with other episodes a larger deep dive into an artists work.
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Thoughts from a working kindie (kids-and-family) musician and TV host that can help you move your career forward whether you're established or new to the scene. The vision for the show is a combination of solo episodes and interview episodes to share ideas, both proven and new. Take these ideas and make them your own!
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This podcast is about freedom. How to achieve it, and what to do with it. Even though many of us think that doing and being whatever we want will make us happy, that's not often the case. We’ll be more likely to be pleased and fulfilled when we are aligned with what we were created to do and be. I'll share tools and mental models that can be used as flashlights to navigate the uncertainty that comes along with having choices. Some questions we'll explore are: 1. how to live in harmony with y ...
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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 ...
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Welcome, to SuperKind Kids! Join Teacher Katie and Leo on this podcast adventure where we explore the extraordinary power of kindness and its impact on the world. In each episode, we dive into heartwarming conversations with nonprofits, favorite authors, and other kids making a difference. But here's the exciting part – we're not just talking about kindness; we're inspiring action. Discover how your SuperKind Kids can engage in kid-friendly community service projects right from the comfort o ...
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Welcome to the ITP Live Show where we produce and upload content created by ITP Live Originals. Watch engaging interviews, fun challenges, and interesting discussions about current topics with celebrity/influencer names in the industry, in addition to short social media tips & tricks to help you grow your presence online.Our purpose is to create, inspire and entertain through real conversations with A-list talent, and our goal is to help you grow your social media with our must-know tips.
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Special Guest Hosts Todd'n'Tina take the reins and interview me about my newest album "Imagination Time with Patrick". I had a great time, and Todd Millenacker and Krissy Mondelli made it a lot of fun! Learn about how one song, which came from the creative mind of my then 4 year old daughter, Lyric, inspired the whole concept and vibe of the album.…
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If your family was invited to participate in a reality TV show would it be an easy "yes!", a "no way!", or would you deliberate? Alan, from the USA, asks Dr Justin for his opinion. Kirsty questions if she should be worried about her 5 year old son, with teachers concerned he is not conforming at preschool, and wants to know how she can help him. Is…
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Is tidying a teenage son's bedroom each day teaching outdated gender roles, an enabling act that is setting him up to be an entitled partner? Or is it a demonstration of love, showing care and kindness towards a tired, busy teenager? Regardless of opinion, Justin and Kylie look at what really matters, with a productive conversation about kids and c…
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Got a tech-savvy teen who dodges screen-time limits or constantly craves social media validation? Justin and Kylie share how their weekly family meetings provide time and space for ongoing conversations about screen use, leading to personal accountability and self-evaluation, with increased buy-in from the whole family! In this episode: 'Word of th…
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With Father's Day just around the corner, Justin & Kylie go head to head in a battle for gold in the UFC (Ultimate Father Comedy) before stepping back in time to discover the origins of the comedy equivalent of comfort food: the "Dad Joke"! Humour can be a quick and easy way to build connection with your kids; but don't just rely on a good dad joke…
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The ADHD experience is increasingly common and most people with a diagnosis (or seeking one), or who are parenting ADHD children are struggling in some way. Jane McFadden, host of the Australian podcast "ADHD Mums," shares her lived experience of receiving a shock adult ADHD diagnosis following a period of burnout, overwhelm, and mental health stru…
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You know the feeling - it's the middle of the night and a small human wakes you from your slumber and takes up residence in your bed. Caroline wants to know if it's normal for a nine year old to continue wanting to sleep in her bed, and what (if anything), she should do about it. Kate has discovered that her five year old has a tendency for being l…
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Jules Hoffman, better known now as Jules!, joins the show to talk about their new and debut children's music album "Jamming With Jules!". Jules may look very familiar, as they were part of many YouTube episodes of Super Simple Songs with Ms. Rachel! I personally had seen Jules in these videos consistently as, for my daughters, it has been among the…
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Shawn David McGhee. The first Continental Congress expressed a desire to change American life, while also preserving its cultural foundations. In his new book, Shawn David McGhee discusses its lasting impact. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.…
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Evidence suggests that META and other big tech companies are purposefully hurting kids through their lack of content moderation and their choice of harmful persuasive design features. Justin and Kylie discuss how you can protect your children from online exploitation and manipulation by giving them a play-based childhood. Join the village, sign the…
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Family life is a constant challenge of working out where your priorities are at any moment: Justin and Kylie must choose between a quick weekend getaway and tackling their to-do list! Plus, the flow-on effect of reducing screen time usage, removing the family TV and cancelling Netflix has been revolutionary - but how did the Coulsons get all the ki…
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James Coffey, the creative powerhouse behind Blue Vision Music, joins the show to talk all things music production. Blue Vision Music started up in the mid-1990's with a focus on entertainment for families and goes strong today in helping many of us in the children's music community, not only with production but also animation. Jim shares a demo re…
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This Week in Parenting: Perhaps the most polarising Paris Olympic story was that of Aussie Olympic breakdancer Rachel Gunn. International meme fodder, or pure gold for sparking meaningful conversations with our kids, encouraging critical thinking, and creating empathy? A beautiful example of understanding and compassion in the workplace and from th…
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Today, I had an insightful interview with Dany Elachi, founder of The Heads Up Alliance, examining the No Phones policy that every school in the country should be implementing—the benefits, the evidence, and the challenges. Dany shares how community is the solution to an issue that so many parents feel they are facing alone—how to say "not yet" to …
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Our favorite pirate, Captain Festus McBoyle, joins the show from New Zealand to catch us up on new music, band and family updates and touring life. The new album isn't due until 2025, but we get to hear some singles that are out and some sneak previews of other great songs from the album along with some cheeky song stories. Songs and song stories f…
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Eric Sterner discussing his new book Till The Extinction of This Rebellion: George Rogers Clark, Frontier Warfare, and the Illinois Campaign of 1778-1779. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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The 2024 NAPLAN results have shown that one in three students are below educational standards, with almost 400,000 students requiring catch up tutoring. The results also show that around a quarter of the over 1 million students tested are said to be 'developing' - which just means they're failing to pass the minimum standards required. What's gone …
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Parenting and family life is a continuous striving to get the balance right. Family meetings can help with this struggle, providing guideposts so that everyone is on the same page. Inviting kids to be part of this process keeps everyone accountable and moving in the same direction. In this episode: Parenting teenagers Reducing screen use Family mee…
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The reality is that our children can hear. They are listening. They just won't do as they are asked! We share five things you can do to make your kids WANT to listen, building stronger relationships with them along the way. In this episode: Free hearing test Carefactor = zero 5 reasons kids aren't listening Egocentric Attentional capacity Silence a…
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The Wise Channel brings All the Feels to this episode! Ceylon Wise (the Dad), Ashley Wise, Ceylon Wise (the son) and Caleb Wise join the show to talk about their beginnings and how they have grown their love of music not only into great albums, but into many impactful and positive projects worldwide. We talk about their part in the Grammy nominated…
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Justin is answering two listener questions in this episode. Christina from the United States is wondering how she can get a less than cooperative teenager to put away the screens and get to bed, even though she has already compromised on them staying up later than she would like. Kate is wondering why her five year old's behaviour is so different b…
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Our good friend Van Sereno returns to the show to talk about his new album "Goldilocks" and how he puts his own stamp on some all-time classic children's songs . We feature five music videos and how he put those together for this show's featured songs. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Ants Go Marching 2 - Five Little Monkeys 3 - Five Lit…
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Does "risky play" make you excited or very nervous? The research is clear regarding the many benefits to children who engage in risky play. With it becoming increasingly hard to find public spaces that allow for risky play, we share ideas and tips for how parents can encourage and support their children to engage in risky play at home. In this epis…
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Kath Bee joins us from beautiful New Zealand to catch us up on the various projects she's been working on, from a cool sounding song built off of a list of Paul McCartney song titles, to our featured album in this show called "Simple Action Songs for Babies to 2 Yrs for Learning and Fun". We do a rapid fire segment discussing each track and, as a s…
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Saying goodbye to loved ones has been the cause for much reflection for Justin, including the acknowledgment that owning our own mortality allows us to invest more fully in life. Kylie describes a recent family meeting, and how the buy in that comes when everybody takes accountability for the part they play in how a family feels and functions can b…
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From the Doctor's Desk today we unpack three studies relevant to parents and families. First, an intervention that could decrease the likelihood of developing a peanut allergy by 71% (N.B. we are not sharing medical advice!). The second study - another intervention involving a 2 week screen-free media reduction for participants, with fantastic resu…
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Kris Kitko, known to us in the Kindie world as Kittyko, joins the show to catch us up on what she's been working on since her last appearance on the show and shares two new amazing music videos and their song stories. Songs featured on the show include: 1 - Cycle Song 2 - I Know My Body YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/3elzMsvdPgE Find the Ar…
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A conversation with Adam Voigt, Founder and CEO of Real Schools on the importance of student engagement, how parents can support and advocate for teachers, and why we need to make schools a diverse environment - where all children can come together to learn. In this episode: Teacher stress Additional needs Supporting teachers Schools and parents wo…
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Amy from Melbourne has been trying to boost her families wellbeing, and while she's been doing all of the tried and traditional methods, she is wondering what the benefits of indoor plants are for her family. Jenny from West Australia is seeking some advice around grandparents looking after her three year old, despite some of their parenting styles…
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