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
#335 From the Doctor's Desk
Topics discussed in this episode:
- 01.09 - Smacking
- Physical punishment consistently predicts increases in child behaviour problems over time
- Physical punishment is not associated with positive outco…
#334 Rock Solid Study with Katie Jones
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Study stress
- What causes all of the stress?
- Stress isn't about having too much to do, it's about how to get it all done
- Motivation & wellbeing
- Life balance
- Tips to h…
#333 An 18 Year Old at the Crossroads
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How to guide an 18 year old while respecting their decisions
- Minimising the contention at home
- Having an honest conversation
- The importance of autonomy
- Connection
Pu…
#332 ADHD
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Important ADHD background information
- Tips for parenting ADHD children
- Three basic psychological needs
For more information and to register for Justin's ADHD webinar…
#331 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Jacob Townsend's powerful example of confidence with a stutter
- Justin's experience with his daughter - connection is the currency of our relationships
- Kids spell lov…
#330 Maintaining Influence With Your Kids
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How we create influence through connection
- Why trust is so important
- Asking a simple question like 'what do you think' can empower our kids
For a happier family try …
#329 Tricky Behaviours with Andrew Fuller
Timestamps for this episode:
- 00.32 Justin introduces Andrew
- 00.53 Is it appropriate to say we manage the tricky behaviours of others around us?
- 01.53 Andrew's acronym R.E.S.O.L.V.E.
- 02.09 R.espond wi…
#328 Toddler SOS
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How toddlers and pre-schoolers are biologically wired
- Tips and tricks for working parents during lockdowns
- Change and variety will keep toddlers entertained for long…
#327 Gold Medal Parenting
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin has been thoroughly enjoying watching the Olympics
- The sexism on display when the Norwegian Beach Handball Team chose to compete in shorts instead of bikini b…
#326 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie reviews her decision to read her daughter's journal
- Justin was distracted from quality time with his daughter
For a happier family …
#325 Teen Movie Night
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The Goonies
- Grease
- The Princess Bride
- North Shore
- Pretty Woman
- Dirty Dancing
- Dead Poet's Society
- Remember The Titans
- Hidden Figures
- She's The Man
- Bend It Like Beckha…
#324 Fully Human with Steve Biddulph
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How to look after your own mental health while parenting
- What is Super Sense?
- How to tap into your own Super Sense
- How to help our kids tap into their own Super Sens…
#323 Can You Count to 1 Million (Part 2)
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Celebrating 1 million downloads on our podcast!
- Review of 5/10 top highights from the year
- Mothers Day Bath Disaster
- How to Make Roadtrips Work
- Goodbye Benson
- Raisin…
#322 Can You Count to 1 Million (Part 1)
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Celebrating 1 million downloads on our podcast!
- Review of 5/10 top highights from the year
- Kylie Quits
- Crap-House Wife
- Running With a Wedgie
- Conversation with Susie …
#321 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Hamish Blake's birthday cake extravaganza
- Turning self-comparison into inspiration to be better
- Justin scored a hug with his 7-yr-old
- Kylie read her daughter's journ…
#320 And the Oscar Goes To
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Monster's Inc
- Brother Bear
- Finding Nemo
- Mulan
- Brave
- Moana
- The Lego Movie
- Wreck It Ralph
- Tarzan
- Pocahontas
- The Princess Bride
- The Greatest Showman
- The Sandlot Kids
- Th…
#319 The A to Z of Feelings with Andrew Fuller
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Andrew Fuller's new book The A to Z of Feelings
- Feelings are often confusing
- How do parent's stay on top of their own big feelings?
- Dealing with lockdown
For a happ…
#318 That Was A Close Shave
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Finland's National Sleepyhead Day
- Listener question about leg hair removal at a young age for girls
- Young girls and body image
- The 3 E's
For…
#317 Welcome to Holland
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The secret to family success in the mornings
- Justin shares the poem Welcome To Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley
- Remove judgment
- Move forward with acceptance
- Learn to f…
#316 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie get outside with the family
- Mazes, minigolf & happy kids
- Meltdowns
- Kylie's struggle with feeling pressure to be the perfect parent
For a happier famil…