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
#636 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
Topics included in this episode -
- Justin & Kylie get a surprise guest in the middle of the day
- What to do when ther…
#635 Your Children Don't Need Punishment
In this episode Justin explains why he doesn't love the term Gentle Parenting
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin wants to get Ryan Reynolds on the podcast
- Justin & Kylie don't 'get the kids in t…
#634 Diagnosis Dialogue
On today's episode Justin and Kylie answer the question:
"My daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD, autism and now dyslexia. How do you talk about a diagnosis with a child and how do you know if they …
#633 Getting Set for Schoolies With Paul Dillon
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 Res…
#632 Let's Talk About Data Sets: Relationship Satisfaction Research
Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting
Topics mentioned in this episode -
#631 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
Topics included in this episode -
- Justin had an accident involving his very fancy bike
- The Coulson's home has becom…
#630 This Week in Parenting
Dr Justin scours the internet for weird news in parenting
Topics mentioned in this episode -
- This Psychologist Says Don't High-Five Kids And... Excuse Me, What?!
- Justin's advice - High Five as many k…
#629 Dan Pink: The Power of Regret
Dr Justin speaks with Dan Pink about the power of regret
Topics included in this episode -
- The Power of Regret
- Why do people say that they don't have regrets?
- Your regrets say a lot about you as a pe…
#628 You Are Not Your Grade
Justin & Kylie discuss how parents can help motivate their kids to study
Topics included in this episode -
- Kylie confesses to wagging school
- Justin reads out his report card from Year 12
- Justin shares…
#627 Growing, Growing, Not Gone
Justin and Kylie discuss why we think we're boring now that we're parents, but that we're actually experiencing a heap of personal growth.
Topics included in this episode -
- Kylie's friend who feels lo…
#626 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
Topics included in this episode -
- Justin has an 'aha' moment
- One of the Coulson girls has a hard time & Justin help…
#625 Read All About It (October Book Club)
Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the moment
Justin's reading
#624 The Right One with Dr Andrew Leech
Helping families find the right help for their mental health challenges.
Topics included in this episode -
- How to get the help you need
- Finding the right GP
- Involve the kids
- Get the kids outside
- Get b…
#623 Parental Burnout
Today's podcast is all about recognising where you are on the parental burnout scale.
Kylie takes the Parental Burnout Assessment - and you can do an online version here.
Find the free Burnt Out webina…
#622 Reducing Anxiety in Kids
Top 5 solutions for dealing with anxiety at home
Topics included in this episode -
- Defining what anxiety is
- Experiencing anxiety vs a chronic anxiety disorder
- #609 Parenting & Mental Illness: A Discus…
#621 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
Topics included in this episode -
- Kylie shares her recent article she wrote for Kylie's Corner
- Kylie shares her exp…
#620 From the Doctor's Desk
Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting
Topics included in this episode -
- Effectiveness of mindfulness
- Rise of mental illness during Covid
- Kids doing more chores is linked t…
#619 Transitioning to High School: A Conversation With Terese Hooper
Anxiety in kids transitioning from Primary to High School
Topics included in this episode -
- Anxiety in kids transitioning from Primary to High School
- Guide to Thrive from Life Education
- What happens …
#618 The Way That You Move
Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about dealing with the disruption of a move
Topics included in this episode -
- Kylie's move from NZ to Aus when she was 10
- Justin's shares his experience wit…
#617 But I Turned Out OK
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss smacking, and the recent calls for Australia to outlaw physical discipline of our children.
Some of the topics include:
- The full 'A Current Affair' interview w…