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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
#369 Talk With Your Kids About Things That Matter with Michael Parker
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin and Kylie discuss asking hypothetical questions with your kids Philosophy and curiosity Justin and Kylie share an…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#368 A Very Big Announcement
Topics discussed in this episode: A very big announcement about a new TV show How to respond when your child does something out of character The…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#367 Tip For the Day - Competent Then Confident
Today it's a public holiday in Queensland, so we've prepared a short tip for the day so you can spend more time with your family! For a happy family, try a…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#366 Best Of - Bedtime is the Right Time
Topics discussed in this episode: School holidays is ending 5 Questions to ask your kids at bedtime to create high quality night time nurture experiences…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#365 Best Of - You Don't Have to Fix Everything
Topics discussed in this episode: What to do when the expert's parenting techniques 'don't work' Getting parenting right isn't about habits, it's about our…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#364 Best Of - Fight Club
Topics discussed in this episode: What to do when the kids just won't stop fighting Better ways to resolve conflict Emotion catching Intervening Shorter…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#363 Best Of - The Art of Coordination
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie share about how they manage their family Weekly couples meeting, weekly family meeting & quarterly couples…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#362 Best Of - Are Your Kids "Entitled"?
Topics discussed in this episode: Ingratitude & entitlement Gratitude inspires us to do good How to tell if your kids are entitled Red flags Modelling…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#361 Best Of - Playful Parenting
Topics discussed in this episode: In this episode Justin & Kylie chat about ways we can be more playful with our kids. Creating margin Intention Mindset…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#360 Best Of - Screen Time Stresses
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin is struggling with the amount of devices & device time in their house Justin & Kylie discuss a news report about an 8…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#359 Best of - 'Creating Margin'
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin's life motto is "Always bite off more than you can chew!" 3 tips to help you create margin in your life "The things…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#358 Best of - 'Taming That Voice Inside Your Head'
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie review a past episode: #207 Taming That Voice Inside Your Head A listener wrote into the show with a curly…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#357 Holiday Best Of - 'Yes it's a Chore'
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss their discovery of Hellofresh Justin & Kylie review a past episode: #195 Yes, It's a Chore They answer…
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#356 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: How the Coulson's teach their kids about music appreciation Justin & Kylie get a night away without the kids Kylie makes an…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#355 From the Doctor's Desk
Topics discussed in this episode: 03:20 The impact of Covid19 lockdowns on our children 08:26 Children who are youngest in their cohort tend to be diagnosed…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#354 Half-Arsed Parenting with Susie O'Brien
Topics discussed in this episode: Susie shares about how she got to this point in her career Comparing how our parents parented vs how we parent Permission to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#353 Feelings Not Words
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie slow dance in the kitchen Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about negative self-talk Stinking…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#352 Internet Crazes
Topics discussed in this episode: Crazes amongst teens over the years Why Justin got caught up in some of them in his youth How to start a conversation about…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#351 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie reflect on the podcasts for the week One of the Coulson girls plays a practical joke on Justin Kylie does the…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#350 The Family Front Lines of Lockdown
Topics discussed in this episode: A lot of the country continue with life in lockdown We hear from some of these families For a happier family try a Happy…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#349 An Interview With Lea Waters
Topics discussed in this episode: Lea shares a statistical update on the mental health of teenagers (in regards to lockdown) Covid fatigue Responding to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#348 A Listener Question From the Covid Pressure Cooker
Topics discussed in this episode: COVID week on the podcast Dr Justin and Kylie discuss getting along and sibling relationships Tips for helping siblings to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#347 When You Can't Get Help
Topics discussed in this episode: Mental health tips for when you can't access professional help The toll that the pandemic is taking on families and children…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#346 Father's Day Tribute
Today's podcast is a very special Father's Day Tribute for Justin, with some really special messages from his daughters. Justin shares some of his own thoughts…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#345 Meet Justin's Dad
Topics discussed in this episode: How Justin ended up on the back of a paddy wagon His first impression of Kylie What does he know now that he wishes he knew…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#344 Introducing Wally Goddard
Topics discussed in this episode: Wally explains how he became a parenting expert Wally talks about his experience with foster parenting Investing time into…
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#343 Meet Kylie's Dad
Ahead of Father's Day this Sunday, Justin and Kylie sat down for a heartwarming interview with Kylie's Dad. For a happier family try a Happy Families…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#342 Getting Caught Up in the Thick of Thin
Topics discussed in this episode: Don't sweat the small stuff. Screen time during lockdowns. The association between adolescent health and screen use. For a…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#341 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie immerse themselves in their mistakes One of the Coulson girls take the family car without permission & Justin…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#340 Big House, Bad Kids
Topics discussed in this episode: A listener calls in with her concerns about the children she is a nanny for Lack of connection can result in children acting…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#339 Jeremy Macvean Founder of The Fatherhood
Topics discussed in this episode: What is the movement The Fatherhood all about? The new generation of Dads Jeremy talks about what's in his new book Is…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#338 Lockdown Toys & Games
Topics discussed in this episode: Lockdown is hard on our kids Toys and games to entertain kids Activity ideas for young kids and big kids Encouragement if…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#337 Behind the Scenes at the Coulsons
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin and Kylie's principles for being great parents Do the important things first before the 'not so important' things fill…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#336 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Tips for getting through 'the monthly cycle'. Reading recommendations for older kids. Spontaneous family adventures. Check…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#335 From the Doctor's Desk
Topics discussed in this episode: 01.09 - Smacking Physical punishment consistently predicts increases in child behaviour problems over time Physical…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#334 Rock Solid Study with Katie Jones
Topics discussed in this episode: Study stress What causes all of the stress? Stress isn't about having too much to do, it's about how to get it all done…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#333 An 18 Year Old at the Crossroads
Topics discussed in this episode: How to guide an 18 year old while respecting their decisions Minimising the contention at home Having an honest conversation…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#332 ADHD
Topics discussed in this episode: Important ADHD background information Tips for parenting ADHD children Three basic psychological needs For more information…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#331 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Jacob Townsend's powerful example of confidence with a stutter Justin's experience with his daughter - connection is the…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#330 Maintaining Influence With Your Kids
Topics discussed in this episode: How we create influence through connection Why trust is so important Asking a simple question like 'what do you think' can…
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#329 Tricky Behaviours with Andrew Fuller
Timestamps for this episode: 00.32 Justin introduces Andrew 00.53 Is it appropriate to say we manage the tricky behaviours of others around us? 01.53 Andrew's…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#328 Toddler SOS
Topics discussed in this episode: How toddlers and pre-schoolers are biologically wired Tips and tricks for working parents during lockdowns Change and variety…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#327 Gold Medal Parenting
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin has been thoroughly enjoying watching the Olympics The sexism on display when the Norwegian Beach Handball Team chose…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#326 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie reviews her decision to read her daughter's journal Justin was distracted from quality time with his daughter #321 I'll…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#325 Teen Movie Night
Topics discussed in this episode: The Goonies Grease The Princess Bride North Shore Pretty Woman Dirty Dancing Dead Poet's Society Remember The Titans Hidden…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#324 Fully Human with Steve Biddulph
Topics discussed in this episode: How to look after your own mental health while parenting What is Super Sense? How to tap into your own Super Sense How to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#323 Can You Count to 1 Million (Part 2)
Topics discussed in this episode: Celebrating 1 million downloads on our podcast! Review of 5/10 top highights from the year Mothers Day Bath Disaster How to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#322 Can You Count to 1 Million (Part 1)
Topics discussed in this episode: Celebrating 1 million downloads on our podcast! Review of 5/10 top highights from the year Kylie Quits Crap-House Wife…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#321 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Hamish Blake's birthday cake extravaganza Turning self-comparison into inspiration to be better Justin scored a hug with his…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#320 And the Oscar Goes To
Topics discussed in this episode: Monster's Inc Brother Bear Finding Nemo Mulan Brave Moana The Lego Movie Wreck It Ralph Tarzan Pocahontas The Princess Bride…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#319 The A to Z of Feelings with Andrew Fuller
Topics discussed in this episode: Andrew Fuller's new book The A to Z of Feelings Feelings are often confusing How do parent's stay on top of their own big…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#318 That Was A Close Shave
Topics discussed in this episode: Finland's National Sleepyhead Day Listener question about leg hair removal at a young age for girls Young girls and body…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#317 Welcome to Holland
Topics discussed in this episode: The secret to family success in the mornings Justin shares the poem Welcome To Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley Remove judgment…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#316 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie get outside with the family Mazes, minigolf & happy kids Meltdowns Kylie's struggle with feeling pressure to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#315 Blinded Me With Science - More From the Dr's Desk
Topics discussed in this episode: Rates of postnatal depression in new mothers during Covid lockdowns Bed sharing in the first 6 months of life Vaccinations &…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#314 When You Don't Belong at School with Dr Kelly Ann Allen
Topics discussed in this episode: What does it mean to feel like you belong? The plant metaphor School belonging Long term benefits of belonging What can…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#313 A Listener Question That Deserves an Award
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin's thoughts on reward systems in schools Extrinsic motivators Which children are actually receiving rewards? How to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#312 When the Kids Are OTT
Topics discussed in this episode: How to help your kids when they're over the top Cuddles go a long way to calming emotions When the kids are struggling with…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#311 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin and Kylie's lockdown experiences The "one hard thing" they did as a family over the holidays Looking for ways to serve…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#310 Bedtime is the Right Time
Topics discussed in this episode: 5 Questions to ask your kids at bedtime to create high quality night time nurture experiences Gratitude Optimism Open…