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
#456 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin shares some kind feedback that came through from a listener
- One of the Cou…
#455 Kids & Vaccines
Weighing up the positives & negatives of vaccinating our children against Covid19
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin speaks with Professor Alison McMillann, Officer for the Commonwealth Departme…
#454 Online Safety with Julie Inman Grant from the eSafety Commission
Justin speaks with Julie Inman Grant From the Australian eSafety Commission
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kids aged 9-12 are reporting sending nude images
- What does the Australian eSafety Commis…
#453 How to Talk About Ukraine
Have your kids been seeing the images coming out of Ukraine and wondering what is going on, and if they are safe?
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss how to respond to our kids when they have que…
#452 Weaponised Incompetence
Justin & Kylie discuss weaponised incompetence
In this episode, they discuss:
- What is weaponised incompetence (or strategic incompetence)
- Justin's mum's advice
- Justin & Kylie share their own weaponis…
#451 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie struggled through a difficult weekend with some little people with big feel…
#450 Content Warning - Justin Tells Another Dad Joke
One of the most important parts of your child's day - sleep!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- University of Houston study - In your face: Children’s expressions tell the story of poor sleep
- How much…
#449 Screen Addiction - A Conversation With Brad Marshall
Are screens really as bad for our kids as we think they are?
In this episode, they discuss:
- Justin & Brad discuss an article released by the Oxford Internet Institute
- Brad shares the number one piece…
#448 Leaving the Nest
Justin & Kylie answer a question from a listener about how to allow our adult children to leave the nest
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie talk us through their experience with having t…
#446 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time
In this episode, they discuss:
- Kylie's reading Atlas Of The Heart by Dr Brené Brown
- Positive emotions disappear qu…
#445 Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss:
- Forgiveness, apologies and holding grudges
- Theory of Mind - understanding other peoples thoughts and beliefs in order to then understand their behaviour
- Help…
#444 Kids Dig Food - A Conversation with Deb Blakley
The biggest mistakes typical families make when their kids are being fussy
In this episode, they discuss:
- What are the main reasons for why kids become picky eaters?
- Is there an age where we should ex…
#443 A Conversation With Michael Grose
Justin speaks with Michael Gross from Parenting Ideas
In this episode, they discuss:
- What was parenting like in the early 90's?
- What Michael is most proud of in his parenting career
- Justin & Michael s…
#442 - Is Nude Too Rude?
Trigger Warning - This episode discusses nudity in adults and children. The conversation does not address abuse, however, we understand that this discussion may be sensitive for some of our listeners…
#441 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Justin and Kylie review what went well or not so well from this week.
In this episode, they discuss:
- Watch what you say around your kids
- First day at school
- Acknowledging your kids' fears
- Justin creat…
#440 Better Together
In this episode Justin and Kylie talk through some of the topics that will be discussed on tonight's 'Better Together' webinar.
The webinar starts at 7pm Queensland time and 8pm for those in New South…
#439 Girls & Tech: an Interview With Dr Catherine Ball
Justin speaks with Dr Catherine Ball about Girls, technology and looking towards the future.
In this episode, they discuss:
- Gender equality and representation
- What parents can do to help give their ki…
#438 People Matter, Things Don't
Topics included in this podcast:
- A listener question about how to help kids learn to take responsibility and ownership of their belongings without shaming them
- 5 ways to help our kids learn to be mor…
#437 The Monday Mixed Bag
Topics discussed in the Monday Mixed Bag:
- The 60 Minutes interview with Cleo Smith's parents.
- Citipointe Christian College's controversial contract.
- A letter that radio host Fitzy wrote to his son be…