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
- 1354
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
#375 Not What I Expected?
In this episode we take a deep dive into all the weird, crazy and downright disgusting things our kids have done.
A big thank you to everyone who sent us a story, and fair warning - most of them inclu…
#374 Getting Back to School After COVID with Michael Parker
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Michael Parker wrote a book called Talk With Your Kids About Things That Matter
- Getting back into the swing of things after lockdown
- What to do if your child would …
#373 Am I Doing Enough for my Children?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie answer a question about how important are extracurricular activities for children's development?
- Am I good enough as a parent?
- Kylie's experience grow…
#372 Is the Squid for Your Kid?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- the hit Netflix show 'Squid Game'
- why this show is a hard no for viewing by children
- ways we can discuss with our kids what they should do if their friends show them…
#371 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Happy birthday Mrs Happy Families
- The Coulson family go on vacation
- One of the Coulson girls gets a little scare on a boat
- An accidental trip to a nudist beach
Purch…
#370 Dr Jessica Kaufman on COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie speak with Dr Jessica Kaufman about Covid 19 vaccines for kids
- How are Australian parents feeling about vaccinating their kids?
- Do children need to be…
#369 Talk With Your Kids About Things That Matter with Michael Parker
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin and Kylie discuss asking hypothetical questions with your kids
- Philosophy and curiosity
- Justin and Kylie share an experience they had with their kids asking h…
#368 A Very Big Announcement
Topics discussed in this episode:
- A very big announcement about a new TV show
- How to respond when your child does something out of character
- The Miss-Connection Summit
For a happy family, try a Hap…
#367 Tip For the Day - Competent Then Confident
Today it's a public holiday in Queensland, so we've prepared a short tip for the day so you can spend more time with your family!
For a happy family, try a Happy Families Membership. Because a happy f…
#366 Best Of - Bedtime is the Right Time
Topics discussed in this episode:
- School holidays is ending
- 5 Questions to ask your kids at bedtime to create high quality night time nurture experiences
- Gratitude
- Optimism
- Open conversations
- Admitti…
#365 Best Of - You Don't Have to Fix Everything
Topics discussed in this episode:
- What to do when the expert's parenting techniques 'don't work'
- Getting parenting right isn't about habits, it's about our hearts
- Are we supposed to intervene?
- Knowin…
#364 Best Of - Fight Club
Topics discussed in this episode:
- What to do when the kids just won't stop fighting
- Better ways to resolve conflict
- Emotion catching
- Intervening
- Shorter disputes - warmer relationships
For a happier …
#363 Best Of - The Art of Coordination
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie share about how they manage their family
- Weekly couples meeting, weekly family meeting & quarterly couples immersion
- How to get your partner on the sa…
#362 Best Of - Are Your Kids "Entitled"?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Ingratitude & entitlement
- Gratitude inspires us to do good
- How to tell if your kids are entitled
- Red flags
- Modelling gratitude
- Working together
- No doesn't always hav…
#361 Best Of - Playful Parenting
Topics discussed in this episode:
- In this episode Justin & Kylie chat about ways we can be more playful with our kids.
- Creating margin
- Intention
- Mindset
Purchase The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline or fi…
#360 Best Of - Screen Time Stresses
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin is struggling with the amount of devices & device time in their house
- Justin & Kylie discuss a news report about an 8 year old who turned Pro at Fortnite
- The…
#359 Best of - 'Creating Margin'
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin's life motto is "Always bite off more than you can chew!"
- 3 tips to help you create margin in your life
- "The things that matter most must never be at the merc…
#358 Best of - 'Taming That Voice Inside Your Head'
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie review a past episode: #207 Taming That Voice Inside Your Head
- A listener wrote into the show with a curly question for Justin & Kylie
- Could there be…
#357 Holiday Best Of - 'Yes it's a Chore'
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie discuss their discovery of Hellofresh
- Justin & Kylie review a past episode: #195 Yes, It's a Chore
- They answer a question from a listener about how t…
#356 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How the Coulson's teach their kids about music appreciation
- Justin & Kylie get a night away without the kids
- Kylie makes an icecream cake
- Justin makes the kids at th…