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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1466 episodes
You’ll Give More Than You Ever Get as a Parent
One quiet car ride. One tired teenager. One frustrated parent. And one powerful reminder about what parenting really asks of us.
In this reflect...
Training for Old Age
When Kylie hit perimenopause, her body stopped responding the way it used to.
The weight kept climbing. Energy disappeared. And after years of t...
10 Reasons For Ditching Homework
Homework has been a school staple for generations. But what if it’s doing more harm than good?
In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the rese...
When Independence Turns Into Dishonesty
You want your child to be responsible. You give them a little freedom… and suddenly the rules start bending, the truth gets a little fuzzy.
One...
AI Is Making Our Kids Dumber and Schools Are Letting It Happen
AI is writing essays. AI is passing exams. AI is graduating with honours.
But what’s happening to our kids’ brains?
When an MIT study foun...
Does Your Child Mirror Your Worst Habits?
The hardest part of parenting isn’t managing our kids. It’s facing ourselves.
This week, a heated family moment revealed something uncomfortable...
The Kindness Paradox That Changes Your Child’s Mental Health
When your child is anxious, lonely or flat… your instinct is to comfort them.
But what if the fastest way to help them feel better isn’t self-ca...
FAFO Parenting Is Breaking Your Connection
It’s the parenting trend everyone’s talking about — and it might be doing more harm than good.
“FAFO parenting” (mess around and find out) is be...
When All Their Friends Have Phones and You’re Standing Firm
Everyone else has a phone. Your child feels left out. And you’re the “mean parent” holding the line.
So what now?
In this solo Q&A episode...
What Really Happened When I Met the Roblox CEO
I’ve publicly called Roblox a “pedophile hellscape.” Then the CEO invited me to meet.
Thirty minutes. One room. No media. No spin.
In this...
You’re Stronger Than You Think (Even When You Blow It)
You snap at the kids. You’re exhausted. You promise, “I’ll do better tomorrow.”
This week we learned something powerful: we are stronger than we...
The World is Saying 'Enough'
The tide is turning.
For years, parents have worried about what social media is doing to their children. Now the courts — and entire countries —...
Stop Letting Your Ego Ruin Your Parenting [with Dr Shefali Tsabary]
You’re not reacting to your child. You’re reacting to your ego.
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with world-renowned clinical psycholog...
Q&A: My Eight-Year-Old Turns Aggressive and I Don’t Know Why
He’s perfect at school. Polite. Award-winning. Well behaved.
Then he comes home… and explodes.
If your 7–8-year-old is melting down over T...
Whose Cup Are You Filling?
You are pouring yourself out every single day. But into whose cup?
In this powerful conversation inspired by Derek Thompson, Justin and Kylie ex...
When “I Don’t Want To” Is Really “I’m Scared”
What if your child’s resistance isn’t laziness… but fear?
In this heartfelt Friday “I’ll Do Better Tomorrow” episode of the The Happy Families P...
The Learning Zone That Builds Unstoppable Kids
When your child says “I can’t do this” and wants to quit right now… what do you do?
Whether it’s maths, piano, friendships, or riding a bike, ki...
E-Bikes: When Teenage Freedom Turns Dangerous
Teenagers are riding at 70km/h with no helmets. Police are investigating. Communities are furious. Parents are terrified.
E-bikes are everywhere...
Stop the Sneaky Lies Without Crushing Trust
Your child lies. You catch them. They double down. Now what?
When an 8-year-old swears they didn’t sneak the TV or the treats (even with chocola...
The Hidden Cost of Tracking Your Kids
We tell ourselves it’s about safety.
But what if tracking our kids is quietly costing them confidence, independence… and trust?
With apps...
I'll Do Better Tomorrow - The Virtue of Patience
You’re one eye-roll away from losing it.
You’ve called their name four times.
You’re hot, tired, and absolutely done.
And then patie...
Growth Mindsets & Academic Improvement
We’ve told kids for years that effort changes everything.
But the biggest review of growth mindset research in decades just found the results ar...
Good Daughtering [with Dr Allison Alford]
She loves her parents. She wants to be a good daughter. So why does it feel so heavy?
In this powerful conversation, Dr Allison Alford names the...
Homeschooling: What to Do When You’re Ready but Clueless
Thinking about homeschooling… but secretly terrified you’ll get it wrong?
If you’re standing at the edge of homeschooling wondering What am I ac...
Resilience is Relational
We’ve been teaching kids resilience all wrong.
If you’ve ever watched your child fall apart over homework, friendships, or an impossibly messy b...
I'll Do Better Tomorrow - Kylie Saves a Life
One honest conversation. One brave decision. One life changed.
In this I’ll Do Better Tomorrow episode, Kylie shares a moment she almost dismiss...
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...