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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Date Night and the Power of Showing Up
One unexpected date night changed everything. What started with reluctance, exhaustion, and a pottery wheel in the middle of an industrial estate turn...
Teaching Kids About Friendship
Friendship drama is one of the biggest sources of stress for kids — and heartbreak for parents. In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the six power...
Protective Pathways with Dr Julia Rudolph
Most parents teach their children “stranger danger” and protective behaviours believing it will keep them safe. But what if the way we’ve approached c...
The Real Impact of Taking Kids Out of School to Travel [Q&A]
Would taking your child out of school for a year ruin their education — or completely transform their life for the better?
A mum asks whether tr...
Why Your Kids Only Listen When There’s a Reward
Your child can spend hours on screens without being asked… but getting them to empty the dishwasher feels impossible. So what’s really going on with m...
The Parenting Moments You Don’t Realise You’ll Miss Most
One day, it’s endless dishwashing games, kids fighting over who presses the crossing button, and carrying sleeping children from the car to bed. Then...
Just Do Something - The Ultimate Wellness Hack
What if improving your wellbeing was far simpler than you thought?
In this Doctor’s Desk episode, Justin and Kylie unpack a huge new scientific...
Raising Kids Who Can Handle Hard Things [with Ant Williams]
What if protecting our kids too much is actually holding them back?
In this powerful conversation, Dr Justin Coulson sits down with extreme athl...
Cheap Holidays That Kids Actually Love (Listener Q&A)
Family holidays are supposed to create magical memories… so why do they often leave parents exhausted, stressed, and financially stretched?
In t...
The Era of the Tiger Mum Is Over - Enter the Beta Mum
Parenting styles are having another viral moment — tiger mums are out, “beta mums” are in, and social media has plenty to say about how parents should...
When Family Chaos Turns Into Connection
One hilarious family dinner story turned into a powerful reminder of what really matters most.
In this Friday edition of I'll Do Better Tomorrow...
Sticks & Stones
What if the way we talk about “harmful words” is actually making kids more fragile?
In this thought-provoking Doctor’s Desk episode, Justin Coul...
Roblox Exclusive with Matt Kaufman
After years of criticism around child safety, Roblox is rolling out major changes designed to better protect kids online — and this podcast has the ex...
BYO Device to School (a Q&A)
Your child starts school… and suddenly a screen becomes non-negotiable.
What happens when a school’s BYOD policy clashes with your family values...
Would You Pass a Parenting Performance Review?
What if your child reviewed your parenting performance today? Would you want to hear the results?
In this deeply personal episode, Justin and Ky...
Watching the Footy
A quiet car ride. A game of footy. A conversation no one planned to have.
This week, Justin and Kylie reflect on a Mother’s Day that unexpectedl...
AI Reduces Memory
Your child finishes assignments faster than ever… but are they actually learning anything?
In this Doctor’s Desk episode, Justin and Kylie Couls...
The Tech-Ready Family (with Chris McKenna)
AI isn’t just helping your kids with homework - it’s shaping who they trust, how they think, and what they feel.
In this eye-opening conversatio...
The Hidden Cost of Fighting the Wrong Battles (a Q&A)
You’re worried. They don’t care. And somehow, headphones have become the hill your relationship might die on.
When one mum fears Bluetooth is ha...
Our Mind Tells Us Stories
You felt confident. Radiant. Unstoppable.
Then nothing changed… except your thoughts - and suddenly, everything looked wrong.
In this powe...
We're In Our Handstand Era
A school assembly Justin never wanted to attend turned into one of the proudest parenting moments of his life.
In this heartfelt Friday “I’ll Do...
Hard Fun is More Fun
What if the very thing we use to motivate kids is actually making them less motivated?
New research from Harvard University reveals something su...
Parenting Through Grief & Tragedy [with Robin Bailey]
What do you say to your children when their father dies by suicide?
In this deeply emotional conversation, radio personality and author Robin Ba...
What Defiant & Non-Compliant Teens Actually Need (a Q&A)
You’ve set the routines. Had the conversations. Tried the calm approach. But your child still ignores expectations, pushes back, and explodes when you...
Nobody Likes You When You're Like This
When life gets overwhelming, even good people become hard to live with.
In this deeply honest episode, Justin and Kylie open up about the pressu...
I'll Do Better Tomorrow - Coulson's Retreat
What happens when you finally slow down long enough to notice what’s not working?
After an unexpected week away at a health retreat, Justin and...
Toys, Now With Added AI
A teddy bear that talks. Comforts your child. Learns their secrets. Sounds harmless… until you hear what it’s actually teaching them.
In this ey...
The Screen Habits Rewiring Our Kids’ Brains [with Dr Mark Williams]
Your child’s brain is being shaped right now — and screens may be changing it faster than most parents realise.
In this confronting but deeply p...
Raising Responsible Readers [a Q&A About Inappropriate Books]
)Your child loves reading… but now the books feel too mature. Do you step in, or risk shutting it down altogether?
This episode tackles the tric...
Oh No, It's a Boy!
Some parents are devastated to hear, “It’s a boy.”
Not disappointed - devastated.
In this confronting episode, we unpack the rising fear a...
Raising Capable Kids Without Constant Control
You’re doing everything “right”… so why is it making things worse?
In this honest and vulnerable episode, Justin shares a parenting tension many...
The Adolescent Personality Dip No One Warns You About
Your child didn’t suddenly become difficult - something deeper is going on.
New research reveals a surprising truth: during adolescence, persona...
What Your Child’s Meltdowns Are Really Telling You [with Dr Dusty Hess]
What if your child’s meltdowns aren’t misbehaviour… but a message?
In this powerful conversation, Dr Dusty Hess flips the script on parenting st...
Big Emotions Parent's Aren't Cool
Your child refuses to leave the house… melts down over their hair… or acts defiant when you show up. Is it anxiety, attitude… or something deeper?
Playing Before Eating
Could it be that your child’s uneaten lunch isn’t the problem… the schedule is?
A simple shift happening in Aussie schools is transforming behav...
Rethinking ADHD: Why Medication Isn’t the Magic Fix [R]
A 13-year Australian study's findings are shaking the medical world. Children on ADHD medication reported lower quality of life than those who weren’t...
Helping Kids Manage Big Feelings [R]
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...
Has Screen Use Crossed the Line? (with Brad Marshall) [R]
Nine hours a day. That’s how long Aussie teens are spending on recreational screens. But what does this mean for their development—and should parents...
When Your Child Has No School Friends [R]
When your child says they hate school and have no friends, what really works? Discover why building friendships takes 200 hours of intentional time, a...
Let Them: The Two Words That Will Set You Free [R]
Stop trying to control other people's moods, opinions, and behaviours - it's exhausting and impossible. Instead, try Mel Robbins' revolutionary "Let T...