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
#850 Structure vs Autonomy
Struggling to implement structure whilst still giving your child some freedom? Three things every parent needs to know to successfully set rules, limits and boundaries in a way that supports your chi…
#849 'How I Parent' With Dr Amantha Imber
A super-fast "How I Parent Lightning Round" with Dr Amantha Imber, founder of Inventium, host of the How I Work podcast. and author of Time Wise. (Replay)
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#848 And The Oscar Goes To...
With holidays just around the corner, we've dug out Justin and Kylie's massive family movie list - some fun inspiration for when you just need to put your feet up and have some family bonding time. …
#847 What's Up With WhatsApp? Shona Hendley on Toxic School Groups
We teach our kids to be safe, kind and respectful online - but are we taking our own advice?
Shona Hendley unpacks the negative repercussions of frequent sharing, oversharing and inappropriate sharin…
#846 An Honest Conversation
Frustrated by fibs and "tall stories"? Understand the WHY behind the LIE and learn how to respond honestly to your child's dishonesty - without rupturing relationships. (R)
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#845 Phones, Phubbing & Relationship Satisfaction
Are smartphones dumbing down relationships and making your marriage miserable? Four easy ways to help parents quit the phubbing and increase relationship satisfaction - without blame or judgement!
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#844 Slow Down & Countdown to Calm
Hard to stay calm when your child is in fight or flight mode? Listen in for some emotion-regulating tools to add to your parenting tool kit - and discover why slowing down actually speeds things up!
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#843 This Week in Parenting: Egg Cracks & Lip Smacks
Is pranking your kids ever ok? And why are girls dropping out of sport? The big issue these two questions have in common is something every parent needs to talk about!
- The egg-crack challenge
- Kellie…
#842 Smells Like Teen Spirit Summit - Song Showdown
Parenting teens is like a kickass 90's playlist. Wild transitions, raw angst, and unexpected moments of reverberating depth. Find out how you can have more Nirvana, less drama... AND the actual kicka…
#841 Getting on the Same Page
Is there tension and disagreement in your home when it comes to parenting? Improve your family life with three simple questions!
- We hear from a listener who has started right from the beginning
- Week…
#840 Turning Down the Chaos
Living in chaos and feeling the pressure? Four steps to reducing household havoc and replacing chaos with calm and connection.
- 'Household chaos and mother–adolescent communication' led by Jackie N…
#839 Mum Adventures & Potato Wars
Are fears and challenges limiting ability? Learn how you (or your child!) can overcome fears and get comfortable with failure.
- The Resilient Kids Conference is in Adelaide this weekend
- An update on …
#838 Why Dads Need to Dad
Father's Day is just around the corner! Listen in for practical ways you can show up to be an involved, present and connected Dad.
A conversation with Lucy and Kel from The Light FM.
- Parenting is a …
#837 Must-Know Online Safety With Madonna King
*Content warning. Topics discussed are not intended for young children*
Do you know how to protect your children from online predators? A must-not miss episode with guest Madonna King.
- Sextortion a…
#836 Body Image Blowouts
Is body image a big issue in your home? You're not alone! Listen in for simple ways to help your children have positive body image!
- "Beauty Sick" by Renee Engeln
- Astonishing statistics
- Body image an…
#835 What's My Age Again?
Justin & Kylie discuss the right age for certain milestones
- Staying at home alone
- The laws in QLD
- Mobile phones
- Kids need smart parents, not smart phones
- Smart parents give their kids dumb phones
- Bo…
#834 New Age Kylie?
Is there a Monopoly on Energy? It's a controversial topic in the Coulson home!
- Holisitic, alternative therapies
- Psychologist vs kinesiologist
- Emotional intelligence
- "No Matter What" by Kristen Crow…
#833 Teenage Dirtbag
Justin shares a sneak peek into the free webinar
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#832 Kids Dig Food With Deb Blakley
Justin speaks with Deb about picky eaters
- The origins of picky eaters
- What kids used to eat
- Age to expect pickiness
- When it gets better
- Neurodiversity
- Biggest mistakes parents make
- When the joy goes…
#831 Spoilt for Choice
Justin and Kylie respond to a listener question about choosing the right school
- Fun, Friends & Fit
- Results, Resources & Reputation
- NAPLAN
- Sending your children to more than one school
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