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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The Best Books We Read in 2025
Some books entertain.
Some books inform.
And then there are books that unsettle you—and quietly change how you see the world, your kids, a...
What Crying Babies Actually Need from Us
Every cry feels urgent. Every opinion feels loud. But what if responding faster isn’t always better?
New research reveals something surprising:...
Raising Girls Who Like Themselves & Feel Good in Their Own Skin
It’s happening younger than ever. Girls as young as five are worrying about their weight, and by age nine the insecurities can hit hard. In this episo...
How The Social Media Ban is Going
The new social media minimum-age laws have landed — and parents are feeling everything from relief to rage. Eight weeks in, are our kids safer… or has...
When Teaching Kids “Doesn’t Work”… Until It Does
Some lessons don’t land the first time. Or the tenth. But then—something shifts. In this episode, Justin shares a surprising win from “explicit teachi...
Is The Routine Falling Apart Already?
The school year has barely started… and mornings are chaos, afternoons are meltdowns, and bedtime is a war zone. If your family routine is already off...
Why We Chose to Homeschool and What Happened Next
When school becomes a source of anxiety, exhaustion, and lost love of learning, something has to give. In this deeply honest episode, Justin & Kylie s...
Can Parent-Teacher Relationships Make or Break a School Year?
The first weeks back at school can make or break your child’s year — but what most parents miss is that the relationship you build with their teacher...
New Year's Resolutions
Christmas doesn’t have to be chaotic — and New Year goals don’t have to fail by February. In this episode, Justin & Kylie share how they transformed C...
Back-to-School Check List
The stationery scramble matters… but not as much as your child’s heart. In this powerful back-to-school episode, Justin and Kylie share the real check...
When Do You Give The Kids a Smart Phone?
Smartphones feel inevitable… until you see what early access actually does to a child’s mental health, sleep, and happiness. In this episode, Dr Justi...
The Parenting Trends That Will Reshape 2026
Screens, school, and AI are about to collide—and families will feel it first. In this fast, punchy episode, Justin breaks down four major trends set t...
A Year of Big Shifts, Big Lessons, and Big Surprises
The new year brings a reality check: what actually changed for parents last year - and what didn’t? In this high-energy episode, Justin and Kylie revi...
How Burnt-Out Parents Can Still Build Connection
If the idea of playing Barbies or dragons makes you groan… you’re not alone.
In this episode, Justin and Kylie tackle a parenting confession tha...
Mum’s Screen Time: What It’s Really Doing to Your Child’s Development
Are your phone habits impacting your child’s growth?
We all know kids and screens don’t mix well—but what about parents and screens? A compelli...
Bringing Up Boys with Dr Arne Rubinstein
Boys take risks. They push limits. They scare us. But underneath all that danger is an ancient drive to grow up and belong. In this deeply eye-opening...
The 6 Worst Parenting Tips We’re Never Taking Again
Ever been halfway through a parenting reel thinking *“Oh wow, this is gold”… only to realise it’s actually terrible advice dressed up with pretty musi...
Why Most Family Goals Fail (And How to Get Yours to Stick)
Most family goals sound great… and quietly disappear by February.
In this short, honest episode, Justin and Kylie Coulson share why family goal-...
2025 - The Highs, Lows & Lessons Learned
It's our final episode for 2025! With another year in the rear view mirror, its a very special I'll Do Better Tomorrow, as Justin and Kylie wrap up th...
What Kids Really Need on Christmas Day
What if the Christmas your kids remember most isn’t about what’s under the tree — but how it felt to be together?
In this episode, we unpack the...
Parental Anxiety and Exhaustion at Christmas [with Rebecca Dredge]
Christmas is meant to be joyful… so why does it leave so many parents anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed?
In this episode, Justin sits down wit...
How to Give Big on a Small Budget
Feeling the Christmas squeeze? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to drown in stress or debt to give your kids a magical holiday. In this episode, Ju...
Justin Responds to the Bondi Terror Attacks
In this emergency episode, Justin responds to the Bondi terror attacks, offering advice on how to talk to our children, as well as how Jewish families...
Finding the Fun in Festive Flicks
Christmas chaos creeping in? This episode dives into the magic of festive films—and how they can buy you a precious pocket of peace. Justin and Kylie...
Raising Kids in a Post-Social-Media World
This week, Australia made global headlines — and parents everywhere felt it. Justin shares the emotional, history-making moment inside Kirribilli Hous...
Christmas Gifts or Experiences?
If you’ve ever stood in the toy aisle wondering what will actually make my kids happy, this episode is the Christmas miracle you need. We unpack the s...
The Social Media Ban Starts Today — What Parents Need to Know
Today’s the day. Australia’s new Social Media Minimum Age Legislation kicks in—and families everywhere are feeling everything from relief to panic. In...
The Psychology of Christmas Magic
Why does Christmas feel so magical—and how can we bottle that feeling for our families? In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the science behind Ch...
What Happens When You Stop Scrolling?
What if the world’s biggest social media company discovered its platforms were harming mental health… and then buried the evidence? Today, Justin and...
How to Have a Merry Christmas (Backed by Actual Research)
If Christmas usually feels more chaotic than joyful, this episode is the reset you need. Justin and Kylie unpack the research on what really makes Chr...
The Secret to an Intentional, Joy-Filled Christmas
Feeling the Christmas chaos creeping in already? This episode hands you permission to rewrite the rules. Justin and Kylie share the three simple diagn...
When Your Kids’ Cousins Have Very Different Rules
Christmas catch-ups can be joyful… and also incredibly tense when your kids start noticing that their cousins play by wildly different rules....
Surviving the Christmas Meltdown Season
Christmas is magic… until it isn’t. Big feelings, tired kids, sugar highs, family drama, and festive chaos can turn the “most wonderful time of the ye...
How to Help Kids Step Up at Home
Ever feel like your kids walk straight past overflowing laundry baskets, open doors, or lights blazing—and simply don’t see it? You’re not imagining t...
Don't Buy Your Kid an E-Scooter/ Bike This Christmas
Kids are begging for e-scooters and e-bikes this Christmas—but the rise in catastrophic injuries tells a very different story. In this episode, Dr Jus...
The Hidden Cost of Labels and What Kids Really Need Instead [with Sami Tamimi]
Are we turning ordinary childhood struggles into “disorders”? In this gripping conversation with child psychiatrist Dr Sami Timimi, we unpack the rise...
How to Talk About Babies Without Oversharing or Freezing
Kids have a magical way of asking the biggest questions at the most unexpected moments. In this episode, we walk you through exactly how to respond wh...
Why Australia Needs Its Own Thanksgiving
What if the secret to calmer kids, stronger families, and better mental health was free—and we’re the only country ignoring it? In this episode, Justi...
When Parenting Feels Overwhelming: ADHD, Homeschooling, and Big Changes
A huge week in the Coulson household — ADHD dilemmas, graduation milestones, big Roblox safety updates, and a brutally honest conversation about wheth...
Rethinking Schoolies: Experiences Your Teen Will Actually Remember
Schoolies can feel like a runaway train of risk, pressure, and “everyone else is doing it.” But your teen does have options—ones that are safer, more...