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
#315 Blinded Me With Science - More From the Dr's Desk
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Rates of postnatal depression in new mothers during Covid lockdowns
- Bed sharing in the first 6 months of life
- Vaccinations & how to regulate the stress
- Listening to …
#314 When You Don't Belong at School with Dr Kelly Ann Allen
Topics discussed in this episode:
- What does it mean to feel like you belong?
- The plant metaphor
- School belonging
- Long term benefits of belonging
- What can parents do if their children don't feel as th…
#313 A Listener Question That Deserves an Award
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin's thoughts on reward systems in schools
- Extrinsic motivators
- Which children are actually receiving rewards?
- How to help children who aren't receiving rewards
- …
#312 When the Kids Are OTT
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How to help your kids when they're over the top
- Cuddles go a long way to calming emotions
- When the kids are struggling with big emotions, that's when they need conne…
#311 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin and Kylie's lockdown experiences
- The "one hard thing" they did as a family over the holidays
- Looking for ways to serve each other
- Parenting is not about the k…
#310 Bedtime is the Right Time
Topics discussed in this episode:
- 5 Questions to ask your kids at bedtime to create high quality night time nurture experiences
- Gratitude
- Optimism
- Open conversations
- Admitting your mistakes
- Endearing…
#309 The New Teen Age
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Falling in love with your child again once they become a teen
- Anger is a secondary emotion
- FEAR
- Being more vulnerable with your kids
- Keeping your connection strong
- A…
#308 How Do We Ditch the Dummy?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie's top tips for how to ditch the dummy
- The earlier the better
- Keep the dummy only for certain times
- As parents we need to become a little more comforta…
#307 Becoming a Better Person with Cameron & Alison Daddo
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie and Justin's relationship history
- Dr Justin shares the experiences that led him to Happy Families
- Emotions are contagious
- Should parents have a license?
- Intima…
#306 Three Minute Therapy - Returning to School & Building Hope
Topics discussed in this episode:
- adjusting to returning to school
- building hope for the future
- empowering children to overcome challenges
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#305 Three Minute Therapy - Predictable Consistent Dependable
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie discuss their all-time favourite movies
- A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
- Consistency matters
- Keep your promises
- The signature of mediocracy is chro…
#304 Growing Up Digital With Amy Graham
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Dr Amy Graham discusses data collected from a study on digital devices & children
- The power of an example is the most effective way to effect change
- Digital distract…
#303 Three Minute Therapy #6 - People Matter Things Don't
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie has a minor car mishap
- When things go wrong, remember that people matter, things don't
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#302 Three Minute Therapy #5 - Hard Things
Topics discussed in this episode:
- We can do hard things together
- You've got to love the hills because the hills make you strong
- Challenge - do something hard together as a family
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#301 Three Minute Therapy #4 - Chill Out
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Sometimes we need to lighten up in the parenting game
- Challenge - practise saying "yes" to the kids, see what happens
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#300 Three Minute Therapy #3 - Fixing Things
Topics discussed in this episode:
- It's not your job as a parent to fix every challenge your child may face
- Challenge for older kids - when things aren't going well, help your kids by being a support …
#299 Separation and Divorce with Kimberly Ewertz
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin speaks with Kimberly Ewertz about her own experience with divorce and her book Family Redefined
- How do parents tell their kids that they are separating?
- What …
#298 Three Minute Therapy #2 - Unconditional Love
Topics discussed in this episode:
- When you criticise a child, they don't stop loving you. They stop loving themselves
- Turn criticism into unconditional love
- Challenge - help your child feel like they…
#297 Three Minute Therapy #1 - Connection
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kids spell love T-I-M-E
- Connection is the currency of relationships
- Challenge - find one way to connect with your children
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#296 Dinosaurs Under the Bed
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie share our Little Wins Wednesday Winner from last week
- The youngest Miss Coulson receives a bedroom makeover
- Letting go of our own agendas
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