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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#70 Fortnite
The Fortnite craze has taken over the world! What should we do about it? Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop: See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#69 Parenting Adults
Little kids = Little problems Big kids = Big problems Adult kids = Well, that’s the topic for this week’s podcast. Find more like this in the Happy Families…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#68 Punishing Makes Selfish
Dr Justin says that punishing our kids makes them selfish – even if we are punishing them because of their selfishness. Listen to the episode to find out why…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#67 Raising Resilient Kids with Kerwin Rae
I recently joined Kerwin Rae on his Unstoppable with Kerwin Rae podcast to discuss how to raise resilient kids. Warning: Kerwin drops some coarse language…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#66 Extra Curricular Activities
As parents, we want to make sure we give our children the best opportunities possible. But getting the balance of extra curricular activities right can be…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#65 2 Year Olds and Bedtime
What do you do when your 2 year old refuses to go to bed? In this episode, Dr Justin provides some suggestion on how to calm our children and help them get to…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#64 Teaching Children to Think for Themselves
How do you help your child develop critical thinking skills and feel confident in expressing their opinions? In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson looks at this…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#63 Raising Teenagers
!The adolescent years can be a difficult time. How can you, as a parent, help guide and protect your teenager? In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#62 How Young Is Too Young?
We spend a lot of time critiquing young people for spending too much time on their phones, yet we as parents are just as guilty. In this episode of the…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#61 When Should Parents Step In?
When is a good time to step in, or when to step back and let our children handle the situation? In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses when and…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#60 Teens Not Listening
How do we cope when our teens stop listening and start rebelling? In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses what to when teens want to break the…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#59 Prep Kids Suspended
The number of prep kids getting suspended is growing at a concerning rate. In the latest episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses the reasons behind this…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#58 Phone Companion
Research has revealed that almost 9 in 10 Australians say that their smartphone is their number 1 companion- ahead of their parents and their pets! In this…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#57 Schoolies
Schoolies is known for teenagers making silly decisions. In this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses how do we deal with this end of school tradition…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#56 The Spawn of Satan
On this episode of the podcast, Dr Justin discusses the time when our daughters turn from little princesses into the spawns of satan. Find more like this in…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#55 Post Traumatic Growth
In the episode today, Dr Justin discusses the phrase “post traumatic growth”, which is elaborated in more depth in his book “9 Ways to a Resilient Child”. Find…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#54 Halloween
Is Halloween ok? Should we take part in this holiday? Dr Justin shares his thoughts on the topic in this episode. Find more like this in our Happy Families…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#53 Stop Stuffing Stuff
In this episode, Dr Justin explains the importance of having down time for both children and adults. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop. See…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#51 Setting Up Success in Education
Did you know that the way we set up our home can impact our children’s education? Dr Justin explains how something as simple as having books in your house can…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#50 Risks and Rolling Down Hills
This episode talks about balancing safety and fun- Should you be allowed to roll down a hill and risk getting hurt? Should we get rid of the monkey bars just…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#49 Disciplining Other Peoples Children
Where is the line when it comes to discipling someone else’s child? Dr Justin gives some suggestions and thoughts on this topic in this week’s episode. Find…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#48 Teenage Privacy
How much privacy should you give a teenager? In this episode, Dr Justin talks about finding the balance between freedom and control. Find more like this is our…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#47 Public Discipline
What is the best way to discipline your children? That’s the topic of discussion in this week’s episode. Find more like this in our Happy Families Shop. See…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#46 Love Languages
Love languages are often discussed when it come to romantic relationships, but what about in the family? In this episode, Dr Justin discusses the value of time…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#45 Be A Pilot
What do you want to be when you grow up? This episode discusses character vs career. Find more on this topic in the Happy Families Shops: See…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#44 Super Saturdays
Spending time together as a family is extremely important. In this episode, Dr Justin talks about setting aside time every weekend for communal activities…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#43 Social Media
In an ever-evolving world, we have become more reliant on technology. In this latest episode, Dr Justin discusses the use of screens and social media in the…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#42 Life Balance
Do you feel like you are being pulled in a million directions? Is balance in life really achievable? Dr Justin says no! Instead, let’s focus on being…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#41 Ignoring Children
Is it ever OK to ignore your children? Typically people think that by ignoring tantrums the problem will go away. But does it? Here are some alternative…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#40 Discussing Big Issues
How do we respond to our kids when they come to us with questions about the BIG ISSUES? Dr Justin gives us some great tips and insights that will arm you with…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#39 Dads & Sons
Dads and sons. It can be a very special relationship. How can we nurture that connection, especially as those bright eyed boys become troublesome teens? See…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#38 Defining Quality Time
Both mums and dads are spending more time with their kids than ever, which is great! But is the time we are spending with our children today “quality” time?…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#37 Conversations with Kids
How do we warn our children of potential dangers without disempowering them? Dr Justin gives some practical suggestions on how to have those difficult…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#36: Stop Look and Listen
Every parent wishes their children would listen to them more. But, how well do we really listen to them? When we stop, look and listen to our children we are…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#35 Tired Teens Commit Crimes
Sleep is not a luxury item, but many of today’s teens aren’t getting enough and it’s having a detrimental effect for many of them long into the future. Devices…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#34 What to do when you’re having ‘one of those days’
We’ve all had ‘one of those days’ with our kids where we seem to butting heads with each other all day. There’s no avoiding it. Those days do happen. So how do…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#33: How to get your children to really listen
You talk and you talk and you talk and there’s a blank look on their face. You ask a question and they walk the other way as if they haven’t heard you. So you…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#32: When it comes to technology, are you setting a good example?
Kids these days are addicted to their devices. My child spends way too much time on screens. How do I get my child to put down his phone and go outside? One of…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#31 Age: Does it matter when becoming a mum?
Does it matter how old you are when you have children? It’s a controversial topic and there is no definitive answer. In this week’s episode Dr Justin Coulson…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#30: Teaching Our Children to be Respectful
“When I was your age…” We’ve all heard our parents say it and some of us may have even said it ourselves. Every generation believes children are losing the art…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#29: How to Protect Your Child Against ‘Sexting’ and What to Do if it Happens
If your child was the victim of sexting would they tell you? And if so, would you know what to do? In this week’s podcast episode Dr Justin Coulson shares a…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#28: Spare the Rod – How Punishment is Different to Discipline
Whether or not smacking children is effective or even acceptable is a topic that polarises people in today’s society. Many believe we’ve become too soft and…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#27: How to Implement a Routine Without Being Rigid
Establishing a routine is important for children and adults. We do better and feel more secure when life is predictable, and we get more done. A lot of parents…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#26: Making Time for Your Marriage
Family, parenting and marriage – all of these are important relationships in our home and they can be tough work sometimes. To make them work, we need to make…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#25: How to Turn Your Anger Around
Do you lose your cool with your kids? Do you feel like you’re constantly yelling? In this week’s podcast episode I share my top 4 tips for keeping our anger in…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#24: 7 Steps to Totally Terrible Parenting
No parent is perfect. We have all been totally terrible parents at some time or other. This week’s podcast episode is a humorous look at what makes a totally…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#23: 7 Things We Should Never Say to Our Children
We all know the phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” And while this may be the case for adults (but not always)…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#22: How to build resilience in your child
Do we need to teach our kids to “toughen up”? Are we molly-coddling our kids too much? We all want our children to succeed but we are often so tired or busy…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#21: Do you know your child’s love language?
In this podcast episode Dr Justin Coulson will help you discover your child’s love language so that you can always make sure they know they are loved. Inspired…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#19: Why It’s Important To Get Your Kids Outside
Studies show that Australian kids aren’t doing enough active play and aren’t taking part in as much active transportation as they used to (eg. walking or…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#18: Post Traumatic Growth
When life puts you in a tight spot, don’t ask, ‘Why me?’ Instead, stand tall and say, ‘Try me!’ We’ve all heard the term ‘Post Traumatic Stress’ but what about…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#17: Full Time Parents
When you’re a parent who works full-time, or even part-time, how do you prioritise connection with your kids? Whether we work from home or outside the home…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#16: 5 Ways to be the Best Parent You Can Be
Think of the times that your parenting has been its best. Those times where you were unconditionally there for your child and it felt right. Show Notes When I…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#15: Screen Tsunami
In this podcast we’re looking at how to make the Internet Invasion – the Screen Tsunami – less cumbersome, exhausting, and outright punishing on the entire…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#14: Discipline
For episode 14 of the Happy Families podcast we’re looking into discipline. What is it? How is it working for you? What makes for the best kind of discipline?…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#13: Innocence Lost
In today’s podcast: Innocence lost. We’re talking about the public health crisis that is pornography and the way that it’s affecting our children. Note – In…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#12: 5 Ways to Know Your Relationship is in Trouble
Show Notes I speak to people almost every day who are struggling with their family relationships. Parents are tired of their children’s challenging behaviour…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#11: Can you admit you were wrong?
In this week’s podcast – Do you know someone who is always right? They can’t be convinced otherwise, even when they’re absolutely wrong. Show notes To start…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#10: Pathways to Happiness
Is there a way to be happy that feels best for you? Do you seek happiness in the same predictable patterns? Over recent decades, researchers have considered…
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families#9 Five steps to forgiveness
Forgiveness is a challenge. Someone does something you don’t like. Forgiving them is not a typical reaction. Whether it’s as simple as having someone cut you…