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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
#429 Tip For the Day #4 - Praise for Brilliance
It's a public holiday today, so we've prepared a super short episode of the podcast so that you can get back to spending quality time with your family. Today…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#428 Talking To Your Kids About Needles
If needles of any kind are on the horizon for your kids, this is the episode for you! Topics discussed in this episode: Ways we can help our kids cope with the…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#427 We Don't Talk About COVID
Kylie shares her mental health struggles at the end of 2021 Topics discussed in this episode Kylie's back! Justin & Kylie discuss the school holidays being…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#426 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Justin & Kate reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Kate took a mum-cation & worries about the mum-guilt Justin's been…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#425 I Won't Tell You Again, Again
Top 5 things we've said to our kids these holidays Topics included in this podcast: Justin's writing a new book Top 5 things Justin & Kate said to their kids…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#424 Food Fighters
Justin & Kate answer a Happy Families Premium member's question about dinner time Topics discussed in this episode Why is dinner time so difficult? One of…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#423 Go to Your Room...For 10 Days
Justin & Kate discuss the challenges of isolation for families Topics discussed in this episode Justin & Kate discuss the current status of Covid in Australia…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#422 Hello 2022, Hello Kate
Happy New Year to all the Happy Families Podcast listeners! Justin and Kylie have big news with a move underway - more on that to come on the podcast soon. So…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#421 I'll Do Better This Christmas
3 tips to help you have a very Merry Christmas Topics discussed in this episode 3 things to help you have a very Merry Christmas Check in with your own value…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#420 Christmas on a Budget
6 things to help you do Christmas on a budget Topics discussed in this episode The 4 gifts of Christmas - Something they want, something they need, something…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#419 The 3 Levels of Christmas
Justin & Kylie open up about the true meaning of Christmas for them & their family Topics discussed in this podcast: 10 sleeps till Christmas! How to make…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#418 Christmas Planning
Justin & Kylie are unprepared for Christmas so they ask some Premium members to share how they plan and prepare. Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#417 Christmas Traditions
Some of the Happy Families listeners share their Christmas traditions Topics discussed in this episode Some of the Happy Families listeners share their…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#416 My Grown Up (and Not So Grown Up) Christmas Movie List
Justin & Kylie list their all-time favourite Christmas movies The Polar Express Klaus Arthur Christmas Elf Home Alone The Santa Clause Christmas Chronicles…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#415 The Road Trip Revisited
The best list of road trip games to keep everyone entertained. Topics discussed in this episode: I-spy Spotto I went to the shops and I bought The alphabet…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#414 'Tis The Season to be Cranky
Making Christmas a happy time for everyone Topics included in this episode: how to keep things calm this Christmas creating structure for a smoother day…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#413 Kids Asking For Expensive Gifts
How to avoid materialism in your children this Christmas Topics discussed in this episode: How to avoid materialism in your children Don't try to keep up with…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#412 Childhood Depression
Topics included in this episode: What research says about how we can help those suffering from depression. Connection, physical activity and mentors. Why…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#411 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Subjects up for discussion: Littlest Miss Coulson was excited for a special Saturday chore Justin took one of his daughters out for a special birthday…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#410 Best Of - Playful Parenting
In this best of episode Justin & Kylie chat about ways we can be more playful with our kids. It's a really important conversation, especially ahead of the…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#409 Report Cards - Do They Matter? An Interview With Alfie Kohn
Justin & Kylie speak with Alfie Kohn about report cards In this episode, they discuss: Alfie's opinion on report cards When children are being evaluated, it…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#408 A Co-Parenting Listener Question
Topics included in this episode: A listener question about co-parenting when the other parent is not quite meeting their responsibilities The 7 C's of…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#407 Dad Alone
Topics included in this episode: Kylie's week off at her health retreat Is taking holidays apart a good or bad thing? Appreciating your partner Invest in your…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#406 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Podcast listeners share what they learnt from Parental Guidance In this episode, they discuss: Black Friday sales! Coparenting, boundaries, setting routines…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#405 The Homeschool Parent - Deb
Justin & Kylie speak with Deb from Parental Guidance! In this episode, they discuss: What made her want to go into homeschooling? How does she juggle…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#404 The Routine Parents - Brett & Tony
Justin & Kylie speak with Brett & Tony from Parental Guidance! In this episode, they discuss: How did Tony & Brett end up with quadriplets? What made them want…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#403 The Strict Parents - Andrew & Miriam
Justin & Kylie speak with Andrew & Miriam from Parental Guidance! In this episode, they discuss: What did they hope to gain from being on the show? Their…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#402 The Tiger Parents - Kevin & Debbie
Justin shares his favourite part of the whole show from Parental Guidance! In this episode, they discuss: What were their expectations going into the show?…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#401 I'll Do Better Tomorrow - The Family Meeting
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss: The Coulson family discussed how they can make their family happy after watching the show The girls share which…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#400 Meet Justin’s Parental Guidance Co-Host
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss: What it was like working with Justin Ally's parenting style Ally's favourite parenting style on the show How Ally's…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#399 Free Range Parents - Penny & Daniel
Topics included in this episode: Justin & Kylie speak with Penny & Daniel, the winners of Parental Guidance How they feel about winning Were they always on the…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#398 Are You on Auto Parent?
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss: a recap of last night's episode of Parental Guidance giving kids instruction a review on Brett and Tony's approach of…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#397 Playing to Your Strengths
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss: a recap of last night's episode of Parental Guidance ways to notice strengths in our kids an analysis of free range…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#396 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics included in this episode: Kylie is working with an emotion coach Kylie shares what she's learnt with her daughter ABC model Stinking thinking Justin…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#395 Sorry, Not Sorry
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss: a recap of last night's episode of Parental Guidance how different parenting styles affect compromise within our…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#394 Doing Hard Things
Topics included in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss last night's episode of Parental Guidance Kids earning money How far do you push your kids? Kylie…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#393 It's All About the Screens
Topics included in this episode: We look back at the new parents we met last night in Parental Guidance Washing kids' mouth with soap Screen time use from…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#392 You Can’t Handle the Truth
Topics included in this episode: We look back at the little lies that came up during the cake decorating challenge in Parental Guidance Why our kids lie and…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#391 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics included in this episode: Kylie shares some feedback from a listener about a sensitive episode last week Justin shares some feedback from a listener…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#390 The Importance of Self Control
Topics discussed in this episode: Family photos The chocolate test Why does self control matter? 7 ways we can help build self control Out of sight, out of…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#389 Stranger Danger
***Trigger warning - Episode discussses child abuse*** Topics on the podcast today: Justin & Kylie discuss last night's episode of Parental Guidance Stranger…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#388 Smacking - It’s Not OK
Topics included in this episode: Parental Guidance aired last night The spanking debate We do the best we can until we know better The science is clear -…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#387 Why Do Some Kids Thrive Despite Adversity?
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie respond to a listener's question about why some kids thrive despite adversity. Children's personalities…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#386 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
***Trigger Warning - Episode discusses infant loss*** Topics on the podcast today: Kylie shares an emotional experience that made her reflect on her…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#385 It's All Been Worth It
We spoke to some of the Happy Families Podcast listeners to discover what their most recent 'it's all been worth it' moment was. For a happier family try a…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#384 Sleep Training - A Conversation With Carly Grubb
Topics on the podcast today: The history about sleep training Kylie shares her experience with sleep training What can we do? Educate yourself on normal sleep…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#383 Creating Boundaries
Topics on the podcast today: 6 more sleeps until Parental Guidance airs Justin & Kylie respond to a listener's question about boundaries Behaviour regulation…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#382 When Push Comes to Shove
Here's why you should not imitate Mila Kunis, when she dished out some on-the-fly conflict resolution advice to her child. For a happier family try a Happy…
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#381 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Up for discussion in this week's I'll Do Better Tomorrow is using family traditions to help our children know that they belong to something bigger than…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#380 From the Doctor's Desk
Links to studies mentioned: Screen time and early adolescent health Developing a Representational Theory of Mind Physical Activity and Mental Health For a…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#379 How I Work with Amantha Imber
Topics discussed in this episode: How our phones distract us from life Distraction free phones Nudge theory What Amantha has done in her home to make it a…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#378 Teaching Perseverance
Topics included in this episode: Getting started, pushing through & keep things moving Learning to be comfortable with feeling uncomfortable An analogy about…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#377 Under Pressure
Topics discussed in this episode: Why there's no such thing as the perfect school Why kids, especially our senior students, should stress less when it comes to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#376 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
It's that time of the week where we sit back and reflect on the wins, and what we can do better next time. Topics discussed in this episode: Going to bed on…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#375 Not What I Expected?
In this episode we take a deep dive into all the weird, crazy and downright disgusting things our kids have done. A big thank you to everyone who sent us a…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#374 Getting Back to School After COVID with Michael Parker
Topics discussed in this episode: Michael Parker wrote a book called Talk With Your Kids About Things That Matter Getting back into the swing of things after…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#373 Am I Doing Enough for my Children?
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie answer a question about how important are extracurricular activities for children's development? Am I good…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#372 Is the Squid for Your Kid?
Topics discussed in this episode: the hit Netflix show 'Squid Game' why this show is a hard no for viewing by children ways we can discuss with our kids what…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#371 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Happy birthday Mrs Happy Families The Coulson family go on vacation One of the Coulson girls gets a little scare on a boat An…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#370 Dr Jessica Kaufman on COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie speak with Dr Jessica Kaufman about Covid 19 vaccines for kids How are Australian parents feeling about…