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
#355 From the Doctor's Desk
Topics discussed in this episode:
- 03:20 The impact of Covid19 lockdowns on our children
- 08:26 Children who are youngest in their cohort tend to be diagnosed with ADHD
- 13.48 Associations between schoo…
#354 Half-Arsed Parenting with Susie O'Brien
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Susie shares about how she got to this point in her career
- Comparing how our parents parented vs how we parent
- Permission to parent the way you want to
- Learn to say …
#353 Feelings Not Words
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie slow dance in the kitchen
- Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about negative self-talk
- Stinking Thinking
- High emotions = low intelligence
- Cogn…
#352 Internet Crazes
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Crazes amongst teens over the years
- Why Justin got caught up in some of them in his youth
- How to start a conversation about safety if your teen is participating in i…
#351 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie reflect on the podcasts for the week
- One of the Coulson girls plays a practical joke on Justin
- Kylie does the 54321 with her youngest daughter
For a h…
#350 The Family Front Lines of Lockdown
Topics discussed in this episode:
- A lot of the country continue with life in lockdown
- We hear from some of these families
For a happier family try a Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family …
#349 An Interview With Lea Waters
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Lea shares a statistical update on the mental health of teenagers (in regards to lockdown)
- Covid fatigue
- Responding to sceptics of positive psychology tactics
- Small …
#348 A Listener Question From the Covid Pressure Cooker
Topics discussed in this episode:
- COVID week on the podcast
- Dr Justin and Kylie discuss getting along and sibling relationships
- Tips for helping siblings to get along
- Role modeling
- Compassion and emp…
#347 When You Can't Get Help
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Mental health tips for when you can't access professional help
- The toll that the pandemic is taking on families and children
- Ways to help your mental health if you'r…
#346 Father's Day Tribute
Today's podcast is a very special Father's Day Tribute for Justin, with some really special messages from his daughters.
Justin shares some of his own thoughts about being a father & what he's learnt …
#345 Meet Justin's Dad
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How Justin ended up on the back of a paddy wagon
- His first impression of Kylie
- What does he know now that he wishes he knew when he had small children
- Justin's favou…
#344 Introducing Wally Goddard
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Wally explains how he became a parenting expert
- Wally talks about his experience with foster parenting
- Investing time into your family
- Justin talks about why Wally m…
#343 Meet Kylie's Dad
Ahead of Father's Day this Sunday, Justin and Kylie sat down for a heartwarming interview with Kylie's Dad.
For a happier family try a Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just ha…
#342 Getting Caught Up in the Thick of Thin
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Don't sweat the small stuff.
- Screen time during lockdowns.
- The association between adolescent health and screen use.
For a happier family try a Happy Families Member…
#341 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie immerse themselves in their mistakes
- One of the Coulson girls take the family car without permission & Justin responds in a way that surprised everyon…
#340 Big House, Bad Kids
Topics discussed in this episode:
- A listener calls in with her concerns about the children she is a nanny for
- Lack of connection can result in children acting out
- Ongoing nurturing connections
- Emotio…
#339 Jeremy Macvean Founder of The Fatherhood
Topics discussed in this episode:
- What is the movement The Fatherhood all about?
- The new generation of Dads
- Jeremy talks about what's in his new book
- Is fatherhood what Jeremy expected?
- How do father…
#338 Lockdown Toys & Games
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Lockdown is hard on our kids
- Toys and games to entertain kids
- Activity ideas for young kids and big kids
- Encouragement if you're struggling and stressed
For a happie…
#337 Behind the Scenes at the Coulsons
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin and Kylie's principles for being great parents
- Do the important things first before the 'not so important' things fill up your life.
- Why you need to get enoug…
#336 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Tips for getting through 'the monthly cycle'.
- Reading recommendations for older kids.
- Spontaneous family adventures.
Check out Justin's reading recommendations: