Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

This episode isn’t like our usual Thursday chats. Today, we’re unboxing something that could genuinely change — or even save — lives. It’s not about us. It’s about a cause close to our hearts: men’s …

What if stress isn’t the enemy… but the training ground?

In this sneak peek of our powerful conversation with former SAS soldier and leadership expert Tim Curtis, we unpack the real role of stress in…

“It’s really hard to be happier than your unhappiest child.”

When one child is battling mental health challenges, the whole family feels the weight. In this heartfelt episode, Justin and Kylie answer…

Are you carrying the mental and emotional load of parenting solo—even though you have a partner? You're not imagining it. You're not alone. And it doesn't have to stay this way. In this episode of th…

“I just want what’s best for them.”
That’s what every loving parent says. But sometimes, in our desperation to protect our kids from failure—or secure their success—we push too hard, and it backfires.

Things reached breaking point. And then… everything changed.
This week on the Happy Families Podcast, Justin and Kylie share a raw and transformative parenting story from their own home—a story of tou…

Are your phone habits impacting your child’s growth?
We all know kids and screens don’t mix well—but what about parents and screens? A compelling new study has uncovered a strong link between a mothe…

We usually talk about tech as a problem — screens, addiction, distraction — but what if it could actually make family life better?

In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson chats with two innovative parents…

Is it ADHD… or something else entirely? This episode dives into one of the most debated topics in parenting and child psychology. Dr Justin Coulson answers a heartfelt question from a concerned paren…

When the kids are relentless, defiant, or just downright exhausting, do you give in? Do you clamp down? Or is there a better way? In this episode of the Happy Families Podcast, Justin and Kylie Couls…

She thought parenting would be homemade cookies, flouncy dresses, and humming while folding laundry… but instead, she’s throwing plastic cups at walls.

In this hilarious, vulnerable, and unexpectedly…

I'll Do Better Tomorrow: The Power of Teaching Kids About Emotions
Kids don’t magically learn emotional regulation—they need to be taught.
In this special Friday episode of I’ll Do Better Tomorrow, Ju…

What happens when you strip your smartphone of its “smart”?
In this Doctor’s Desk deep dive, Justin and Kylie unpack a groundbreaking new study showing what really happens when people block mobile i…

 What if failing to be the perfect parent was the point all along?

In this raw and deeply moving preview episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the heart, humour, and humanity behind Mumming—a memoir by Vi…

What do you do when your anxiety has become their anxiety?

In this listener Q&A, Justin and Kylie respond to Amy from Melbourne—a self-diagnosed helicopter parent whose 9-year-old daughter now strugg…

“I Don’t Like Playing with My Kids” – Why Play Still Matters

If the idea of playing Barbies or dragons makes you groan… you’re not alone.

In this episode, Justin and Kylie tackle a parenting confessi…

Prawns, Perspective & Parenting: Why the Silly Moments Matter Most

Sometimes the most ridiculous memories become the most meaningful.
In this heartfelt Friday episode, Justin and Kylie reflect on fami…

What if the most powerful thing you can do as a parent… is let go?

Today’s episode dives into one of the most radical and relieving ideas in parenting: trusting your child’s natural development. Draw…

Join us as we dive into the world of "Granny Core" — a charming, nostalgic approach to helping kids disconnect from screens by embracing slow, hands-on, screen-free hobbies. From knitting and baking …

In today’s Q&A episode, Elizabeth from Melbourne shares a heartbreaking concern: her 7-year-old son is engaging in inappropriate behaviours towards girls at school. We unpack this tricky topic with s…