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
- 1356
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
#577 The Perfect Storm
What to do after a tantrum/meltdown/blowup
Topics included in this episode:
- Being kind and soft does not reinforce bad behaviour
- Repair after rupture
- Create positive self talk
- Give the kids some space …
#576 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's been selling on Facebook Marketplace
- Coulson Family Meeting
- What went wel…
#575 From the Doctor's Desk
Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting
Topics included in this episode:
#574 Under the Influence: Insta-Mum Culture With Eloise Germic
Justin interviews Eloise Germic about her research around social media and parents
Topics included in this episode:
#573 Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about telling our kids they're beautiful
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- Should we tell our kids that they're beautiful?
- Renee Engeln - Beauty Sick
- Jus…
#572 What To Do When Kids Won't Listen
Justin & Kylie discuss tonight's webinar on building listening in your kids.
- Magpies are back!
- Why don't kids listen?
- Tips to help kids follow instructions
- Justin's story from when his daughter igno…
#571 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:
- Audience feedback from episodes #568, #566, #565
- Big feelings and emotional overl…
#570 Do Over - What Would You Change If You Could?
Justin & Kylie share their moments of regret
Topics included in this episode:
- Justin is using his phone less
- What moments would you take back and do differently?
- Parenting out of fear
- The first law of…
#569 Justin's New Book: Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies
A book for soon-to-be, 2nd or 3rd time Dad's!
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- Justin announces his brand new book - Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies
- Kylie interviews Justin
- What did Justin…
#568 Choosing A School
How to know if you should move schools
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- When schools don't deliver on their promises
- Reputation, Results & Resources
- Fun, Friends & Philosophy
- Quality of your relat…
#567 Parenting Differently to Our Parents
Things Justin & Kylie are intentionally doing differently than their parents
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- We hear from some members of the public about how they parent differently to their par…
#566 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- Justin reads out some emails with feedback from last week's episode
- Kylie cont…
#565 Pushing Our Buttons
Are your kids pushing your buttons? How to take back your power.
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- Children 'pushing our buttons'
- Understand your own buttons/triggers
- HALTS
- We have to look after ou…
#564 A Conversation With Madonna King
Justin speaks with Madonna King about the pressures our teen kids are facing
Topics included in this episode:
- Madonna King - L Platers
- The age that teens are asked to choose their senior subjects
- Curi…
#563 I Swear You Shouldn't Be Saying That
*Content warning - Some coarse language. May not be appropriate for small children*
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- Justin & Kylie respond to a listener's question about swearing
- How should paren…
#562 The Pursuit of Happiness
Justin & Kylie debunk the myth that parents are responsible for their kid's happiness
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- Myth - It's our job to make our kids happy
- Things that could go wrong if you …
#561 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
It's that time of the week where Justin and Kylie reflect on the week that was, what they did right and what they got wrong.
Also up for discussion was:
- Why parents may be choosing Minions over Lighty…
#560 Parenting Myths - Part 3
This week Justin & Kylie will be debunking some parenting myths
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- Myth 5 - You should be able to continue your lifestyle after having children
- Myth 6 - Kids should f…
#559 Learnership With James Anderson: How to Create Skilful Learners
How we can help our children become better learners
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- #529 The Growth Mindset with James Anderson
- Learnership
- Mindset - fixed vs growth.
- Lifelong learners
- Finding a…
#558 Parenting Myths - Part 2
This week Justin & Kylie will be debunking some parenting myths
Topics discussed in today's podcast:
- Myth 3 - Can you be friends with your kids?
- Myth 4 - Can you tell whether someone is a good parent …