Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
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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 d...
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How to Feel Like You Have More Time (Even When You Don’t)
If you ever feel like there’s never enough time — this episode is your deep breath. Justin and Kylie unpack the idea of “time abundance” — how to slow...
The Secret Life of Screens: AI, Emotion, and the Teen Brain [With Dr Jacqueline Nesi]
Teens are forming emotional bonds — not just online, but with AI companions. In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson talks with Brown University psychologi...
Guiding Kids Through Sexual Curiosity
It’s happening in classrooms everywhere — groups of 10- and 11-year-old girls suddenly identifying as lesbian or non-binary. Parents are confused, sca...
Why Exam Results Don’t Define Your Child — or Their Future
Exam season is here — and with it, a tidal wave of pressure, late nights, and panic. But what if we’ve got it all wrong? In this short, punchy episode...
When Holidays End and Tears Begin
Ever had your child melt down because it’s time to leave somewhere fun? In this heartwarming episode, Justin and Kylie share the tearful goodbyes, the...
From TikToks to Tolkien: Bringing Boys Back to Books
Boys are falling behind in reading — and the consequences are staggering. In this episode, we share an excerpt from Your Kid’s Next Read podcast with...
What to Do When Your Child Only Eats Pasta and Nuggets
Pasta. Chips. Nuggets. Repeat.
If your neurodivergent child lives on a diet of white and yellow foods, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr Jus...
Drop-Off Drama: How to Help Your Toddler Settle
Few things break a parent’s heart like leaving your toddler at childcare while they cry, scream, and beg you not to go. Is this the same as “cry it ou...
The Ban That Could Save Our Kids’ Childhood
From December 10, kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to hold social media accounts in Australia. It’s a world-first move that has parents divided...
Why the Hardest Parenting Days End Up Being the Sweetest
When you’re knee-deep in tantrums, sticky fingers, midnight wake-ups and endless “whys?” it feels like survival mode. But what if these exhausting, me...
The Stress-Relief Tool Parents Can’t Afford to Miss
Are you exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy? Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory has gone viral for a reason—it’s simple, powerful, and life-changin...
Hack Your Child's Brain Chemistry (The Good Way!)
What if you could spark your child’s motivation without nagging or bribing? In this episode of the Happy Families Podcast, Dr Justin and Kylie reveal...
The Silent Drift: How Apathy and EarPods Erode Family Bonds
Your teen is bright, capable—and completely content to coast. Your partner’s in the kitchen… but lost behind EarPods. In this candid Q&A, Dr Justin Co...
Talk So Your Kids Tune In, Not Out
Ever feel like a broken record—“How many times do I have to tell you?” This episode is your lifeline out of the endless reminder loop. Justin and Kyli...
The Region Beta Trap Every Parent Falls Into (and How to Escape)
Ever brushed off your child’s whining, anxiety, or fussy eating as “just a phase”? What if those small annoyances are quietly shaping big challenges f...
Don’t Like Their Friends? How to Guide Without Losing Trust
Have you ever looked at your child’s friends and thought, “This is not going to end well”? You’re not alone. But new research shows that stepping in a...
What Messy Bedrooms Really Teach Our Teens
What happens when a mum posts a video of tidying her teenager’s messy bedroom? Internet outrage. Some called it enabling. Others said it was love. In...
Lazy Husband or Overloaded Wife? Fixing the Uneven Load Before Resentment Wins
Ever come home from work to a house that looks like a bomb went off—while your partner relaxes? Today Justin answers a listener who’s furious at a hus...
Raising Resilient Kids Starts with Risky Play
Are we protecting our kids too much? Today we tackle the controversial topic of risky play — climbing trees, speeding down hills, roughhousing, even h...
The Party Every Parent Dreams Of: Loud, Fun… and Totally Sober
Think teens can’t have fun without booze? Think again. In this episode of I’ll Do Better Tomorrow, Justin and Kylie share the behind-the-scenes of hos...
Boredom’s Sweet Spot: When Doing Nothing Fuels Growth - and When It Backfires
“Mum, I’m bored!” Sound familiar?
In a world of endless screens and instant entertainment, boredom feels like a problem to fix. But what if it’s...
Screens, Kids & the Hijacked Brain: Dr Wayne Warburton on Beating Screen Addiction
Is your child’s screen time spiralling—and every conversation about it ends in a fight? Professor Wayne Warburton, leading psychologist and researcher...
Screens, Teens, and the Limits They Secretly Want
Do you really trust your teen to manage their phone—and the algorithm—alone? In this episode, Justin and Kylie Coulson tackle a Gold Coast mum’s burni...
Why Your Three Year Old Hits You and How to End It - Fast!
Your sweet preschooler just turned into a pint-sized whirlwind—kicking, screaming, and even hitting.
Before you panic or punish, listen in. Dr J...
From Crashed Cars to Father’s Day Joy: Why “People Matter, Things Don’t”
What will your kids remember most about you? It’s probably not what you think…
Ever felt Father’s Day pressure - the gifts, the expectations, t...
Leave Not Approved - The Wild School Rule
When cookbook author and influencer Sarah’s holiday plans with her 6-year-old were suddenly stamped “unauthorised,” it lit up headlines — and sparked...
School Avoidance: The Anxiety, The Struggles, The Solutions [with Megan Gilmour]
School refusal and absence are at crisis levels. More than 40% of students are missing at least 10% of school days — and it’s only getting worse. Behi...
Confident or Showing Off? How to Help Kids Stay Humble Without Crushing Their Spirit
What do you do when your child’s confidence starts to look like bragging? Today’s tricky parenting question comes from Joanna, whose 12-year-old daugh...
Kids Say They Want THIS More Than Screen Time — Are You Giving It to Them?
Childcare scandals. Social media bans. Kids spending nine hours a day glued to screens. As Child Protection Week shines a spotlight on children’s safe...
Roblox on Trial, K-Pop Demon Hunters & The Real Battle for Our Kids’ Hearts
From Father’s Day feels to Taylor Swift’s big news, Roblox lawsuits, and the surprising lessons hidden in K-Pop Demon Hunters—this Friday episode is p...
From the Doctor's Desk: Peanut Allergies, & ASD Touch Reactions
From the Doctor's Desk today we unpack three studies relevant to parents and families.
First, an intervention that could decrease the likelihood...
Gap Years, ATAR Myths & the Real Path to Success After School [with Amy Dyer]
Exams, ATARs, scaling, university preferences—no wonder Year 12 feels overwhelming. But what if success doesn’t come down to one number? In this episo...
The Tween Phone Battle: Holding the Line Without Losing Connection
“Everyone else has one!” If you’ve ever heard this plea from your tween about getting a smartphone, you’re not alone. In today’s Q&A episode, Justin a...
Helping Kids Manage Big Feelings
Why can’t kids just calm down? Here’s the truth: they’re not supposed to. Expecting children to manage their emotions alone is like expecting them to...
Fighting the War Against Roblox
When a child is upset or angry, it’s easy to think their outburst is about the immediate problem. The real challenge for parents is identifying the de...
Do Mental Health Lessons in Schools Help Our Kids or Make Things Worse?
Every school talks about teaching mental health, but is it actually helping kids? Or could some programs be doing more harm than good?
In this e...
The Dangerous Gap in Raising Boys That No One’s Talking About
Boys today are struggling — with school, with purpose, with identity. At the same time, parents are being told that masculinity is toxic — or irreleva...
Helping Kids Grow Independence Without Losing Sleep
Is it ever safe to let your 11- or 12-year-old walk to the park, ride their bike, or visit a friend without you? For many parents, just the thought ma...
Is FAFO the End of Gentle Parenting or Just the Start of Bigger Problems?
A viral trend called “FAFO parenting” is exploding on TikTok and even making headlines in the Wall Street Journal. Advocates say it’s the antidote to...
The Monthly Date That Changes Everything
One-on-one time transforms parent-child relationships, but finding that time can seem impossible. Discover the revolutionary monthly date system that'...