Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 1354
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
#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 health back on track.
In this episode:
#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"
- Mobile phones, social media, sleepovers…
#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 episode:
- Jay Belsky research
- Structures, tr…
#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 student absenteeism for teachers
- Schedul…
#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 journey.
In this episode:
- A love of reading…
#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, autonomy-supporting tips.
In this episode:
- Parental pres…
#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 before
- Create margin
- More connection…
#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
- Finding lunches suitable for hot summers …
#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 world of parenting.
This week in parenting:
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#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
- the tightrope analogy
- routines, structu…
#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 flop over time?
In today's episode:
- C…
#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
- homeschooling
- the magic of Christmas
- Santa
- Letters…
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.
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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 an associate clinical professor at Har…
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 -
- Holidays - a time for rejuvenation or ju…
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.
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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.
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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 parenting
- Permissive parenting
- Reading your chi…
#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 Melbourne shares some water safety tips. [Replay…
#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
Honourable (grown up) mentions:
- Christmas Chro…