Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

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When someone is grieving the death of a loved one, it can be difficult to know how to approach them and what to say. How do you convey y…

As many of you would be aware, Justin's nephew Logan died at the age of 20 after taking his own life.

Craig Bruce is the executive producer of the Happy Families Podcast, and provides a quick update …

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Detective Superintendent Jayne Crossling from ACCCE outlines the critical role parents and carers play in keeping children safe online. Learn how to ha…

In this episode Justin speaks to Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research Training Australia about getting ready for the schoolies season.

Find out more about Paul Dillon at the Drug and Alcohol Re…

With the silly season just around the corner we share some simple tips to help navigate (or avoid entirely!) a meaty "Christmas Conundrum" - when disappointed children and disgruntled gift-givers col…

Worms, scooters and buckets, oh my! Today we share some personal stories of "nailing it and failing it" to help you be more intentional with your family. 

Topics in this episode:

• Connection before d…

With only 54 days left until Christmas are you beginning to feel a little anxious about expenses? 

You can have honest conversations with your children about budgets and presents - and still keep the…

Raising teenagers can be hard even at the best of times. Trying to support our teens when they are struggling can feel like a dead-end street.

Dr Jo Prendergast shares the most important thing you ca…

Worried that your low-achieving, school-hating, stressed and struggling child is ruining every chance of their future success?

Learn how to kindle the flame of curiosity in your child - and hear Just…

Every young person needs to have a close, significant adult to talk to when they experience challenges in life. Sadly, new research has revealed that far too many adolescents do not feel listened to …

Education is important. Completing high school is important. And yes, final exams are also important. But they are not MORE important than other things - like connection, resilience, hope, and wellbe…

School matters, and education is important... but they are not "the be-all and end-all".

Your graduating child can look forward to their future with excitement and positivity irrespective of grades o…

Is your child experiencing exam pressure, final year stress, or feeling burdened by expectations? Are they worried about their future? It's time to reassure them that it is going to be ok - THEY are …

Education is important - but how it looks differs for every child. The messages around education that we are delivering to our children need to develop their initiative, their character and their thi…

Educational successes and failures, high school dropouts, the pressure of HSC exams, and finding your passion in life... these are BIG and pressing issues for our graduating kids! Learn how to have c…

In this week's "I'll Do Better Tomorrow" Kylie shares the pros and cons of unschooling, and Justin cooks the best omelet EVER as he strives to make Every Second Count.

And a sneak-peak into next wee…

Is being a mindful and present parent really that important? How does household chaos impact on family communication? Should corporal punishment be banned in Australia? In this week's 'From the Docto…

Journalist, broadcaster and TV host Amanda Keller has just won the Commercial Radio Australia Award for Best On-air Team with her co-host Brendan Jones. To celebrate we are re-playing her Lightning R…

The meltdown out of nowhere, an angry and aggressive child, the emotionally flooded teen - kids of all ages have BIG emotions, and experience emotional dysregulation!

Discover the tools and skills th…

Parent behaviour at children's sporting events can directly impact the child's experience. Thankfully the majority of parents do seem to encourage having fun over putting the pressure on their child …