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
- 1353
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
#215 Self Control & Stinking Thinking
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie shares some sneak peeks into this week's Book Club topics
- The marshmallow experiment
- Self control can be taught
- Adversity, Belief & Consequence
Ethan Kross pod…
#214 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…
#213 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The Coulson's experienced a first in over 20 years of parenting
- Justin's decided he's not paying up anymore!
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#212 Bedtime Blues
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie had a rough night with their youngest in their bed
- What is the best time to put the kids to bed?
- Routine is everything
- Sleep hygiene
Purchase The Do's…
#211 We Don't Need To Know Everything with Susan Engel
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How do we help our children become more curious?
- Allow children opportunities to be surprised
- Let go of the idea that you need to be right and to know everything
- Lea…
#210 9 Ways to a Resilient Child Book Club
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Sneak peeks into what you'll be learning from 9 Ways to a Resilient Child
- Responsive parenting
- Why are winners less resilient?
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#209 What Am I Doing Wrong?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Cathy joins Justin & Kylie on the podcast & shares her thoughts on 21 Days to a Happier Family
- Where does the sense of inadequacy come from for parents?
- Justin share…
#208 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie shares a funny story about how her gym sessions are going
- Justin shares about their quarterly getaway
- The youngest Miss Coulson has been struggling getting bac…
#207 Taming That Voice Inside Your Head
Topics discussed in this episode:
- A listener wrote into the show with a curly question for Justin & Kylie
- Could there be an indirect impact on our children based on what we say about ourselves?
- Inter…
#206 Curious Kids with Susan Engel
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Susan shares about her childhood & her family now
- How do you balance the tension between letting children have a childhood vs giving their children opportunities via…
#205 Have You Done Your Homework?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The theory behind homework
- The benefits of homework
- What are Justin's grievances with homework?
Find the letter Justin sends to his children's teachers - The Homewor…
#204 Teaching Kids Kindness
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin shares a sneak peek into tonight's webinar, Teaching Kids Kindness.
- Justin & Kylie share what they were like as a big brother & sister
- What are the skills a p…
#203 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin needs to do better at remembering to put the bins out
- Parenting is not about the children, it's about the parents
- Kylie shares the moments that make mother he…
#202 Happy Couples = Happy Families
Topics discussed in this episode:
- 3 secrets to strengthening your relationship as a couple
- Connection is being seen, heard & valued
- Justin shares what he does every time he passes Kylie
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#201 A Guide to Puberty with Michelle Mitchell
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie speak with Michelle Mitchell about her new books on puberty
- Justin & Kylie share about their Birds and the Bees talks with their parents
- Kylie asks Mi…
#200 When Social Media Attacks
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin shares about a Facebook post that didn't quite go to plan
- Kylie shares about a time she was completely misunderstood in a Facebook post
- Get curious, not furio…
#199 Extra Curricular Activities
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie have a listener call in and ask them a question about how to juggle extra curricular activities
- What is an appropriate age to begin extra curricular a…
#198 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie shares how she made the most of their Australia Day
- We have to create moments - they don't always happen on their own
- Hear the whole Coulson family serenade yo…
#197 School Lunches with Jessica Rowe
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Jessica Rowe joins the podcast for a special episode
- Find out why Jess's daughter's lunchbox made national headlines
- Lunchbox tips
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#196 Micromotives with Todd Rose
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Micromotives
- Is the standard path for you?
- WHY are you passionate about the things you're passionate about?
- The most important thing you can do for your kids.
- Pursue…