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
- 1355
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
#870 White Line Fever
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 …
#869 Time Crunch Moments: Navigating Witching Hour
Family life can be hard, particularly after a long day when everyone is tired!
We share 3 things you can do to overcome the challenges of Witching Hour - helping you move forward when you really jus…
#867 Time Crunch Moments: Lighting Up Lunchboxes
Time-crunch moments to get through the challenges of lunch, because the need for food is never ending!
Listen in for 5 time-tested ideas to help you deal with the challenges of knowing what food to p…
#868 Time Crunch Moments: Dinner Dilemmas
"What's for dinner?" This has to be the most frustrating question that any parent deals with on a daily basis.
Listen in for 8 solutions to help you overcome the dreaded dinner dilemma!
Topics in thi…
#866 Time Crunch Moments: Creating Margin
How can you do it all - AND still be a good parent?
5 ideas for 'Creating Margin' that will make all the difference when it comes to an over scheduled, over-busy life!
Topics discussed in this episod…
#865 Time Crunch Moments: Making Mornings Magic
We all have Time Crunch Moments - where the pressure is on, time is limited, and our kids are NOT being compliant!
Mornings can be tough, right? But they don't have to be! Whether you have young kids…
#864 Surf's Up & School's Out
When moving homes means changing schools again, and again... and again(!!) it can be hard for children to feel a true sense of belonging within a school community.
With this being an ongoing experien…
#863 The Book That Kylie Couldn't Put Down
Who doesn't love a good book?
October's Book Club includes: a storyline that will consume your life and keep you guessing right up to the last page, a blistering critique on the elite and political c…
#862 Solving Lunch Box Headaches with Deb Blakley
Does your child whine and moan about what you pack in their lunchbox? Are you sick of preparing healthy lunchboxes only to have it come home untouched? Knowing what food to send to school with your c…
#861 Becoming a Hope Builder
Is your child stressed out, apprehensive or just feeling like life is too hard? Does anxiety or perfectionism cause them to feel they are not enough?
All hope is not lost! Three ways you can BUILD HO…
#860 Meet Lolly & Pops (Our Biggest Announcement Ever!)
A late-night phone call, unexpected tears, and a sneaky case of stealth-mode to see a special someone.
- The miracle of birth
- An emotional journey after a sudden change of mind
- Grandparents - navigat…
#859 When the Juggle Becomes a Struggle
Managing the home-work-life juggle can sometimes feel impossible!
Sorry parents - there is no "easy fix" for the balancing act of life, BUT you can have routine, prioritise connection and create a ne…
#858 Gaming Info You Need to Know with Katie Davis
Part 2 of Justin speaking with author & associate Professor Katie Davis about her new book
Topics discussed in this episode -
- Technology's Child by Katie Davis
- Justin asks Katie some rapid fire que…
#857 Navigating Apps & the Digital World with Katie Davis
You CAN be a "good-enough" digital parent!
Two questions every parent needs to ask when choosing apps or games for their child PLUS learn how to guide your child's relationship with screens in the be…
#856 What to Do About Mean Girls
Girls can really struggle with friendship issues, particularly when lacking the maturity and skills to properly navigate these tricky situations.
These powerful ideas and practical solutions will hel…
#855 Hitting Pause on Praise
To praise, or not to praise? That is the question!
Is praise actually decreasing your child's intrinsic motivation, and encouraging comparison and competition?
Learn the science of how to praise a ch…
#854 NY Times Bestseller Daniel Pink's Parenting Hacks
Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward.
His other books include the New York Times bestsell…
#853 Developing Yourself or Finding Yourself?
Motherhood can often be accompanied by an overwhelming loss of identity.
So how do you "find yourself" again?
Three things every mum should do in their quest to develop a sense of self; how to rewri…
#852 Stop and Smell the Flowers
Are you constantly rushing your child? Is the "Mum guilt" creeping in?
Practical solutions to building relationships, maintaining the fun AND learning how to slow life down a little. (Replay)
- Int…
#851 50/50 Relationships
Do you feel like you are doing it all? Are you spent with nothing more to give? And what is the secret to actually showing up, in whatever capacity that may look like?
Learn how to make "a plan of ki…