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
#175 Unspoiling The Kids This Christmas
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Guess who is the gift-giver in the Coulson family!
- What should the focus be on Christmas Day?
- Focus on your faith, the family & others
- Zero agenda
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#174 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie share some of the feedback they've been receiving for the podcast
- Kylie learns to let go of the Christmas decorating control
- The Coulson family have a…
#173 Me Time vs We Time
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie shares her struggle with her mental health while being a young mother
- Our mindset around the idea of Me Time is actually the bigger issue than the Me Time itse…
#172 Emotion Regulation For Parents with Marc Brackett
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How can we regulate our emotions and stop being triggered so easily?
- Think about the parent that you want to be. Be your best self.
- So much of emotion regulation is …
#171 Christmas Conundrums
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie answer some rapid fire Christmas conundrums
- Gift giving
- Gift cards vs gifts
- Buying for the extended family
- Present reveal vs letting everyone open the…
#170 What's For Dinner Mum?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie shares some advice for parents who are tired of hearing the question "What's for dinner Mum?"
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#169 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- I'll Do Better Tomorrow - a time to reflect on what's happened over the last week & what we can learn so that we can be better parents tomorrow
- It's so much easier t…
#168 Emotional Intelligence with Marc Brackett
Topics discussed in this episode:
- What is emotional intelligence?
- R.U.L.E.R
- The difference between disappoint and anger
- Are all emotions really okay?
- Your children can't trigger you
- How to validate y…
#167 Talking to Kids About Divorce
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Choose your timing
- Plan it out and present a united front
- Highlight what is staying the same and what is going to change
- Keep it as harmonious as you can
- Signs to lo…
#166 The Importance of Building Childhood Immunity With Nutricia Careline
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie speak with nutritionist, Sue Statham from Nutricia Careline about the importance of immunity in early childhood.
- Foods that promote the growth of good…
#165 Perfect Parenting Will Crush Your Soul
Topics discussed in this episode:
- What is perfectionism?
- Excessively high personal standards & extraordinarily critical in personal evaluations.
- Self-oriented perfectionism, other-oriented perfection…
#164 The Do's and Don'ts of Discipline
Topics discussed in this episode:
- A sneak peek into The Do's & Don'ts of Discipline
- The fundamental flaw in the way people understand discipline
- The actual definition of discipline
- Children are peopl…
#163 My Daughter Has a Boyfriend
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin shares the story of a listener who had a parenting win
- Kylie shares her feelings about one of their teenage daughters who has started dating
- Learning to let g…
#162 Favouritism
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie discuss who was the favourite child in their childhood homes
- Whether there is a favourite or not, children's perception is actually what matters most
- …
#161 Hormones Make Me Crazy Sometimes
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Justin & Kylie open up about their personal struggle with Kylie's hormonal cycle
- If you're struggling, please seek medical help
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#160 The Trouble With Time Out with Alfie Kohn
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The history of Time-Out
- Praise and rewards, just like punishments, are really about power
- The positive reinforcement we're removing during time out is LOVE
- Time-out …
#159 Planning a Christmas Stay-Cation
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Great holidays don't just happen. You need a plan.
- Match your holiday activities with your family's energy levels
- Check out your friends' holidays for ideas
- Tripadvi…
#158 I'll Do Better Tomorrow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- BDAS
- Justin & Kylie discuss their journey as parents from where they started to now
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#157 Real Crocodile Tears
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Kylie shares sweet stories of two of their daughter's emotional moments
- Justin shares some tips on how to help our children through grief
- Avoidance reinforces anxiet…
#156 Should They Wait to Date?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The Tooth Fairy made a visit to the Coulson household
- What's an appropriate age to start dating?
- Get curious, not furious. Ask questions.
- Discuss the natural consequ…