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Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Deciding which parenting advice to follow? Join the thousands of mums and dads who turn to Australia’s most downloaded parenting podcast.
Dr Justin Coulson and his wife Kylie bring real parenting solutions every day, cutting through the noise of modern advice with clear, practical guidance for every step of parenting.
From early childhood challenges to the complexities of the teenage years, each daily episode offers simple, evidence-based strategies to help you feel more confident in your…
Episodes
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#956 Dysregulated & Dangerous
Teenage tantrums, defiance, and selfish behaviour can lead to chaos in families. 3 ways parents can help their troubled boys to “man up” as they edge closer to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#955 Holiday Hacks
Not sure how to entertain your child in the holidays? Helpful tips for tired parents just wanting to survive the school break. In this episode: Only children…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#954 White Line Fever
Parent behaviour at children's sporting events can directly impact the child's experience. Thankfully the majority of parents do seem to encourage having fun…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#953 From the Dr's Desk - Screens, Schools, & Social Connection
Screens are crippling our kids; three things we need to do to stem the relentless push towards screens. Plus, how to help your child feel like they belong at…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#952- A Rippin Good Read
Is your child struggling to read? Sally Rippin shares ways parents can get their reluctant readers hooked on books! In this episode: Sally Rippin - Australia's…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#951 Bad Influence
Your job is to guide your kids to make decisions that are safe and healthy. How do you respond to their requests to become creators of online content? In this…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#950 Itsy Bitsy Bathers Ban?
Are G-strings and micro swimwear appropriate for a family-friendly theme park? In this episode: Your body, your choice? Body positivity vs sexualisation A…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#949 Blow Ups & Body Image
Reaching the end of our parenting tether can lead to angry blow ups or painful criticism. We must watch what we say because our words create worlds – ours and…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#948 This Week in Parenting: Poppins, Pistols & Potter
This week in parenting: the disturbing world of social media and child influencers - and their online stalkers! Bradley Cooper and Dax Shepherd 'Armchair…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#947 Day Care Data with Jenet Erickson
Your child is too little to go to school but needs to be looked after when you are working - a familiar predicament for many parents today! Help your child…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#946 Porn & Paintings - What's the Difference?
Beth asks, "how do we teach our children the difference between nudity and pornography?". Conversations to have with your child to remove shame and secrecy…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#945 The Best Parenting Advice Ever
We asked you to share the best parenting advice you've ever heard! In this episode: The 3 basic psychological needs of children Connection Developmental…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#944 Raising Kids, Not Grass
A moon landing, ear bacteria, award-winning lawns, and panning for gold - this conversation has it all as we discuss intentional parenting and trying to do…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#943 The 5 Marriage I Don'ts
Marriage is not just about the "happily ever after", but rather the real-world benefits of a life of meaning, joy, purpose, and growth. Keep your relationship…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#942 Brad Wilcox On Why You Should Get Married
New research by sociologist Brad Wilcox shows that nothing predicts happiness in life better than a good marriage—not even a hefty bank account or a great…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#941 When Life Isn't Fair
For our children, "fair" can often mean getting what they want. Understanding your child's developmental capacity and implementing these three quick ideas can…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#940 The Worst Advice Ever
Sometimes people say dumb things (with the very best of intentions) when it comes to giving parenting advice. Find us on Facebook or TikTok Email your…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#939 Running at a B+
Being fully present with your family requires letting go of distractions and remembering that to a child, love is spelled T.I.M.E. In this episode: Word of the…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#938 This Week in Parenting: Smartphone Obsessions & Uni's vs Tradies
This week in parenting: Disney's Percy Jackson, an epic game taking the internet by storm, and the explicit lyrics your children may be singing in the…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#937 Concussions in Kids with Dr Anthea Rhodes
Dr Anthea Rhodes explains how concussions can happen, what the signs might be, and how to support your child as they recover and return to activities. In this…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#936 The Sordid World of Honey Traps With Julie Inman Grant
*Content warning: parental discretion advised* Australia's e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant describes the fast-paced and aggressive tactics used by…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#935 A Real World Honey Trap
*Content warning: parental discretion advised* In a brave and vulnerable conversation, Jake and his mother Hayley talk about their 'honey trap' experience when…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#934 Fixing Ruined Weekends & Relationships
Your child has done the wrong thing, their attitude stinks, and you are mad! What could possibly go wrong? We share our woeful weekend and resolve to do better…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#933 The Taylor Swift Effect on Heart & Mind
Dr Jennifer Beckett explains the effect Taylor Swift is having on society and the world at large, and why parents of young Swifties should encourage critical…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#932 There's No Swift Fix to Taylor FOMO
The biggest news story across Australia this week is Taylor Swift. There are 5 things you can do to help your child to process their grief, heartache, and…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#931 Inside the Brain of Your Teenage Boy
Does your teenage boy seem entitled dismissive, and lacking empathy? Understand the "why" so you can help your teen contribute in a way that works for your…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#930 Why Big Tech Doesn't Care About Your Kids
An opinion piece on the issue of technology: the tech giant's complete disregard for child online safety, a call to action, and 4 things YOU can do to keep…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#929 Mental Health Days & Mental Health Action
I'll Do Better Tomorrow - we share a young boy's poem in the hope that it will inspire you to have better relationships with your kids even when times are…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#928 February Book Club: 2 Books, 2 Stars & A Classic!
February Book Club brings you: a tale of female friendships forged in challenging circumstances, a call to embrace creativity, an ancient (and ultimate!)…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#927 Justin & Kylie's Love Story
Get the lowdown on Justin and Kylie's love story: first impressions, a courtship of letters and late-night long-distant calls, and the phone proposal you do…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#926 Who Tops the List of Child Sexual Abusers?
Content Warning: Listener discretion advised. The percentage of children who have experienced sexual assault is shocking. Dr Ben Mathews shares some practical…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#925 Single Sex vs Co-Ed Schools - Which is Best?
Losing sleep over whether to send your child to a single-sex or co-educational school? There are more important issues to be focused on, such as the culture of…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#924 Creating Family Traditions
A fun hack for solving sibling arguments over who gets "first dibs", and why family traditions and coming-of-age experiences are so important for our children…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#923 From the Doctor's Desk: Engagement & Mindset
Special School Edition: boosting student motivation and engagement in the classroom through autonomy-supportive practices. Hacks for teachers, coaches and…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#922 The Health Habit with Dr Amantha Imber
Struggling to find the time or the motivation to build good health habits? Dr Amanda Imber shares science-backed guidance and inspiration to help get your…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#921 But Everyone Else Is Doing It!
How do you navigate the conversation around family rules and boundaries with your child when "everyone else is doing it"? In this episode: "Fairness antennae"…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#920 Minimising Daycare Dramas
If daycare drop-off is causing distress, there are three things you can do to help your little one feel secure and adjust well to the environment. In this…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#919 A Slice of Advice on Chucking a Sickie
What is the best way forward when your child asks for a day off from school? In this episode: School refusal Being at school matters The challenge of chronic…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#918 A Slice of Advice on Getting Your Kids to Read More
Help your child discover the joy and magic of books, letting shared experiences and connections with stories weave the narrative of your family's literary…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#917 A Slice of Advice on Reducing Pressure
Reduce parental and societal pressure, as well as any self-imposed pressure your child may be experiencing, with these relationship-building…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#916 A Slice of Advice on Morning Chaos
Heading back to school can be difficult, but there are ways to make your mornings positive, productive, and peaceful. In this episode: Morning begins the night…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#915 A Slice of Advice on School Lunches
Try these 6 easy lunchbox ideas to get your child eating their school lunch rather than binning it or bringing it back home. In this episode: Back to school…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#914 This Week in Parenting: Saltburn, Barbie, and Chris Hemsworth
Pop culture and parenting: we've got you covered, making sure you don't miss the important, the funny, or the plain ridiculous stories making waves in the…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#913 - 3 Ways to Help You Stay Balanced
A conversation about finding balance in 2024, and how to put systems in place for your family (so that things go right more often). In this episode: holidays…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#912 Parenting Trends: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
5 parenting trends set to be huge in 2024 are placed under the Happy Families microscope. Will they build strong, solid families, or are they fads destined to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#911 We're Back Bigger & Better for 2024!
Starting 2024 with a shock announcement from Justin as he reveals the big parenting issue he has gotten wrong! Topics in today's episode: holidays…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Merry Christmas from the Coulsons
Have the most wonderful Christmas with your loved ones. We look forward to joining you again on The Happy Families Podcast in late January. See…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Best of 2023 #1 - #721 Defusing Explosive Children with Dr Ross Greene
This is the full interview with Dr Ross Greene, as heard in episodes #721 and #722. Topics discussed in today's episode: The Explosive Child, by Dr Ross Greene…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Best of 2023 #2 - #679 Managing Fatigue as a Parent
Solutions for managing parental fatigue - perfect timing as we head into the busiest and most exhausting time of the year! Topics included in this episode -…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Best of 2023 #3 - #674 The Power of Habit
Why forming positive habits, especially those with our kids and in our families is so important. Purchase the 2023 Webinar Bundle for $199 and get instant…
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Best of 2023 #4 - #673 Family Goal Setting
Topics included in this episode - Ideas on how to motivate your kids and set goals as a family. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email…
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Best of 2023 #5 - #706 Gentle Parenting: Is It a Fad or Fabulous?
What does Dr Mona think about gentle parenting? Topics included in this episode - Justin speaks with Dr Mona Delahooke Brain-Body Parenting Responsive…
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#910 Water Safety With Dr Anthea Rhodes
Are you ready for summer swimming and surf? Dr Anthea Rhodes, a paediatrician, researcher and child health advocate from The Royal Children's Hospital…
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#909 Festive Flicks for Families
Justin & Kylie share their favourite Christmas movies. [Replay] G-rated options: The Polar Express Klaus Arthur Christmas Elf Home Alone Santa Clause…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#908 Parental Anxiety at Christmas With Rebecca Dredge
Rebecca Dredge is the Founder and Director of Kiddo, and she shares some tips on surviving the holidays. [Replay] Topics included in this episode - Why are…
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#907 What Kylie Learnt From 2023
Kylie's "year in review" was a difficult but worthwhile process, enabling her to see how much personal growth and progress was made in 2023. What has gone…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#906 Raising Free Range Kids This Summer
Help your kids have a great Summer! 7 tips for parents who want to see their children experience more independent play in a way that is both safe and fun. In…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#905 Are Winners Grinners?
The inconvenience you can feel when a child asks to play a boring game or upon finding their clothes on the floor (again) is real. In these moments of…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#904 Our Best Reads of 2023
The books that have meant the most to Justin and Kylie this year. Kylie's top 3 books of 2023: The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin "A…
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#903 What Justin Learnt From 2023
Justin looks at how 2023 has been for him, both personally and professionally, and shares insights and ideas that will inspire you to improve family living in…