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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
#250 From the Doctor's Desk
Topics discussed in this episode: Too much screen time delays school readiness What does a child need in order to be school-ready? 22% of children are…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#249 Best of - Discipline, Punishment & Rewards with Alfie Kohn
Topics discussed in this episode: Punishment teaches power Rewards, like punishments, can only get temporary compliance The more you reward people for doing…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#248 Mind Your Manners
Topics discussed in this episode: Why are manners important? What is their purpose? Manners & consent Respect & consideration Table manners Bodily functions…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#247 The Question of Pocket Money
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss the in's & out's of pocket money How old should children be to get pocket money? How much should we…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#246 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie took the kids and spent some time getting away together They took the kids to the Easter show Justin shares…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#245 Best Of - Self Control: A Learned Behaviour
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Doctor Ethan Kross about teaching our children (and ourselves) how to learn to harness self control…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#244 Best Of - Teen Mood Swings
Topics discussed in this episode: Parents have been struggling with their teenager's mood swings since the dawn of time. There is a better way! Emotional…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#243 Best Of - Are Your Kids Ready for Social Media?
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Professer Sarah Coyne about her 20 years of study on the impact of media on children & families. Purchase…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#242 Best Of - Topping the Charts in Worst Way
Topics discussed in this episode: Australia has recently been listed as the second in the world for bullying. How did we let this happen? What can we do about…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#241 Best Of - Bubble Wrap Kids
Topics discussed in this episode: Whether it be Facebook, TikTok, Instagram or Snapchat, if your kids are on social media they ARE going to exposed to things…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#240 Phones & Family Life with Dr Kathryn Modecki
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Dr Kathryn Modecki about the true impact of mobile phones on our families. To learn more about the study…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#239 The Age of Consent with Katrina Marson
***This episode is not intended for children*** Topics discussed in this episode: The story of Chanel Contost How can school & home collaborate on sex…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#238 Ant Williams - What Does Free Diving & Parenting Have in Common?
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Ant Williams about his career in sports psychology, his accomplishments in free diving and how doing so…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#237 Lenore Skenazy - Meet the World's Worst Mum
Topics discussed in this episode: Dr Justin Coulson speaks with Lenore Skenazy - president of Let Grow, a non-profit promoting childhood independence and…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#236 Sleepovers
Topics discussed in this episode: What's the right age for a sleepover? Get to know the families & ask the right questions Talk to your child & go over the…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#235 An Egg-sellent Easter
Topics discussed in this episode: Coulson daughter #2 is working with children and getting a sense of what life is like post-school Why traditions matter…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#234 Are We There Yet?
Topics discussed in this episode: I-spy Spotto I went to the shops and I bought The alphabet game Car cricket Old MacDonald Had A Farm Bingo This Is The Song…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#233 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie's struggling with a particularly challenging child The negativity bias The importance of reflection Justin plays Push…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#232 From the Doctor's Desk
Topics discussed in this episode: Problematic Internet Use and Depression Fathers' Involvement in Infant Parenting Over-responsive parenting For a happier…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#231 Ten-agers - an Interview With Madonna King
Topics discussed in this episode: Madonna shares about how she wrote her newest book Ten-Ager What issues are 10 year old girls facing? Friendships & the drive…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#230 Paying Children to Win
Topics discussed in this episode: What happens to children whose parents pay them to succeed? What are the cons? Explore, Explain, Empower Purchase The Do's &…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#229 Fast is Slow & Slow is Fast
Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares the story of their first daughter learning how to drive. It didn't end well! Fast is slow and slow is fast…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#228 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Does helping out our kids with forgotten items make us good or bad parents? Justin shares how he dealt with a daughter who…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#227 Who Bears the Burden?
Topics discussed in this episode: Emotional work, admin work & project work Kylie tests Justin on his level of involvement in the cognitive load Justin & Kylie…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#226 More Than Consent Education with Melinda Tankard Reist
Topics discussed in this episode: Melinda shares about the story of Chanel Contost Sexist culture grooms sexist boys The porn industry is corrosive to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#225 Raising Independent Resilient Kids
Topics discussed in this episode: Watch Justin's viral Goalcast Video Autonomy supported parenting Do we trust that our children will make the right decisions?…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#224 Parenting on the Same Page
Topics discussed in this episode: Tonight's Happy Families Member Webinar on Parenting on the Same Page John Gottman's research around how you not only take on…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#223 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie went on a road trip with her girls & used some conversation starters with the kids Kylie shares a story about something…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#222 From the Doctor's Desk
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie discuss 3 pieces of research Teenagers & sleep 3 E's of effective discipline Boys & reading How our children…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#221 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
#220 No Such Thing as Smart or Dumb
Topics discussed in this episode: A sneak peek into what they'll be discussing in Book Club tonight Kylie shares about a not-so-nice memorable experience from…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#219 Can Friends Drop By?
Topics discussed in this episode: Making friends gets trickier the older we get Has it become taboo to just show up at a friend's house? The positive impacts…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#218 I'll Do Better Tomorrow (Changed Heart)
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin took one of his daughters on a Daddy-Daughter date Kylie shares about an experience she had with their youngest…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#217 The Age of Consent with Rebecca Sparrow
*Mature content warning. This is not an episode suitable for children* Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie speak with Rebecca Sparrow Who is…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#216 Rapid fire Q&A with Susan Engel
Topics discussed in this episode: Gossip is a healthy form of curiosity How to foster boredom in your children with the down sides Susan answers some rapid…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#215 Self Control & Stinking Thinking
Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares some sneak peeks into this week's Book Club topics The marshmallow experiment Self control can be taught…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#214 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
#213 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: The Coulson's experienced a first in over 20 years of parenting Justin's decided he's not paying up anymore! For a happier…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#212 Bedtime Blues
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie had a rough night with their youngest in their bed What is the best time to put the kids to bed? Routine is…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#211 We Don't Need To Know Everything with Susan Engel
Topics discussed in this episode: How do we help our children become more curious? Allow children opportunities to be surprised Let go of the idea that you…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#210 9 Ways to a Resilient Child Book Club
Topics discussed in this episode: Sneak peeks into what you'll be learning from 9 Ways to a Resilient Child Responsive parenting Why are winners less…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#209 What Am I Doing Wrong?
Topics discussed in this episode: Cathy joins Justin & Kylie on the podcast & shares her thoughts on 21 Days to a Happier Family Where does the sense of…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#208 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares a funny story about how her gym sessions are going Justin shares about their quarterly getaway The youngest Miss…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#207 Taming That Voice Inside Your Head
Topics discussed in this episode: A listener wrote into the show with a curly question for Justin & Kylie Could there be an indirect impact on our children…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#206 Curious Kids with Susan Engel
Topics discussed in this episode: Susan shares about her childhood & her family now How do you balance the tension between letting children have a childhood vs…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#205 Have You Done Your Homework?
Topics discussed in this episode: The theory behind homework The benefits of homework What are Justin's grievances with homework? Find the letter Justin sends…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#204 Teaching Kids Kindness
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin shares a sneak peek into tonight's webinar, Teaching Kids Kindness. Justin & Kylie share what they were like as a big…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#203 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin needs to do better at remembering to put the bins out Parenting is not about the children, it's about the parents…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#202 Happy Couples = Happy Families
Topics discussed in this episode: 3 secrets to strengthening your relationship as a couple Connection is being seen, heard & valued Justin shares what he does…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#201 A Guide to Puberty with Michelle Mitchell
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie speak with Michelle Mitchell about her new books on puberty Justin & Kylie share about their Birds and the…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#200 When Social Media Attacks
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin shares about a Facebook post that didn't quite go to plan Kylie shares about a time she was completely misunderstood…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#199 Extra Curricular Activities
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie have a listener call in and ask them a question about how to juggle extra curricular activities What is an…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#198 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Kylie shares how she made the most of their Australia Day We have to create moments - they don't always happen on their own…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#197 School Lunches with Jessica Rowe
Topics discussed in this episode: Jessica Rowe joins the podcast for a special episode Find out why Jess's daughter's lunchbox made national headlines Lunchbox…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#196 Micromotives with Todd Rose
Topics discussed in this episode: Micromotives Is the standard path for you? WHY are you passionate about the things you're passionate about? The most…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#195 Yes, It's a Chore
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin copped some slack for his music choices Justin & Kylie answer a question from a listener about how to get her kids to…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#194 Kylie Quits
Topics discussed in this episode: The importance of couples discussing decisions that will impact on family life Sacrifices that mums make Timing - not now…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#193 I'll do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode: Justin & Kylie share their first review under 5 stars Justin shares how he turned around his bad mood & saved the night…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#192 Making Mornings Magic Replay
Topics discussed in this episode: The bucket metaphor Your morning starts the night before How to wake up with connection, rather than correction or direction…
- Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#191 Dark Horses With Todd Rose
Topics discussed in this episode: How to get your kids engaged in learning Should every child go through 13 years of school + university? How to deal with…