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
#416 My Grown Up (and Not So Grown Up) Christmas Movie List
Justin & Kylie list their all-time favourite Christmas movies
- The Polar Express
- Klaus
- Arthur Christmas
- Elf
- Home Alone
- The Santa Clause
- Christmas Chronicles
- Must mention - Bad Santa, The Holiday (Just…
#415 The Road Trip Revisited
The best list of road trip games to keep everyone entertained.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- I-spy
- Spotto
- I went to the shops and I bought
- The alphabet game
- Car cricket
- Old MacDonald Had A Farm
- Bi…
#414 'Tis The Season to be Cranky
Making Christmas a happy time for everyone
Topics included in this episode:
- how to keep things calm this Christmas
- creating structure for a smoother day
- practicing acceptance
- getting on with relatives…
#413 Kids Asking For Expensive Gifts
How to avoid materialism in your children this Christmas
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How to avoid materialism in your children
- Don't try to keep up with the Jones's
- Get creative
- Plan ahead
- Chang…
#412 Childhood Depression
Topics included in this episode:
- What research says about how we can help those suffering from depression.
- Connection, physical activity and mentors.
- Why curiosity and a desire to learn can help over…
#411 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Subjects up for discussion:
- Littlest Miss Coulson was excited for a special Saturday chore
- Justin took one of his daughters out for a special birthday ice-cream
- Kids spell love T.I.M.E
- Kylie left the…
#410 Best Of - Playful Parenting
In this best of episode Justin & Kylie chat about ways we can be more playful with our kids. It's a really important conversation, especially ahead of the holidays!
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#409 Report Cards - Do They Matter? An Interview With Alfie Kohn
Justin & Kylie speak with Alfie Kohn about report cards
In this episode, they discuss:
- Alfie's opinion on report cards
- When children are being evaluated, it reduces their motivation
- Intrinsic vc extri…
#408 A Co-Parenting Listener Question
Topics included in this episode:
- A listener question about co-parenting when the other parent is not quite meeting their responsibilities
- The 7 C's of Separation and Divorce
- Why and how you need to w…
#407 Dad Alone
Topics included in this episode:
- Kylie's week off at her health retreat
- Is taking holidays apart a good or bad thing?
- Appreciating your partner
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#406 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Podcast listeners share what they learnt from Parental Guidance
In this episode, they discuss:
- Black Friday sales!
- Coparenting, boundaries, setting routines, nature parenting
- Which parents did you con…
#405 The Homeschool Parent - Deb
Justin & Kylie speak with Deb from Parental Guidance!
In this episode, they discuss:
- What made her want to go into homeschooling?
- How does she juggle everything?
- What is the hardest thing about homesc…
#404 The Routine Parents - Brett & Tony
Justin & Kylie speak with Brett & Tony from Parental Guidance!
In this episode, they discuss:
- How did Tony & Brett end up with quadriplets?
- What made them want to have kids?
- What was their biggest lea…
#403 The Strict Parents - Andrew & Miriam
Justin & Kylie speak with Andrew & Miriam from Parental Guidance!
In this episode, they discuss:
- What did they hope to gain from being on the show?
- Their impressions while watching the show
- How did th…
#402 The Tiger Parents - Kevin & Debbie
Justin shares his favourite part of the whole show from Parental Guidance!
In this episode, they discuss:
- What were their expectations going into the show?
- Debbie's disappointment in how she was port…
#401 I'll Do Better Tomorrow - The Family Meeting
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss:
- The Coulson family discussed how they can make their family happy after watching the show
- The girls share which parenting style they think Justin & Kylie use …
#400 Meet Justin’s Parental Guidance Co-Host
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss:
- What it was like working with Justin
- Ally's parenting style
- Ally's favourite parenting style on the show
- How Ally's parenting has changed since the show
- Are…
#399 Free Range Parents - Penny & Daniel
Topics included in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie speak with Penny & Daniel, the winners of Parental Guidance
- How they feel about winning
- Were they always on the same page about their parenting?
- How th…
#398 Are You on Auto Parent?
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss:
- a recap of last night's episode of Parental Guidance
- giving kids instruction
- a review on Brett and Tony's approach of using routine
- emotions are contagious
- t…
#397 Playing to Your Strengths
In this episode Justin and Kylie discuss:
- a recap of last night's episode of Parental Guidance
- ways to notice strengths in our kids
- an analysis of free range parenting
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