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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When Kids Don’t Want to Talk (and What Actually Works)
When your kids shut down or seem totally uninterested - whether it’s a conversation, a hobby, or music lessons - it can feel like you’re wasting your...
When Halloween “Hyper” Meets ADHD: What a New Study Reveals About Overdiagnosis
Every October 31st, kids go wild - costumes, sugar, excitement - but what if that same energy is quietly shaping ADHD diagnoses? In this Doctor’s Desk...
Unplugging Childhood (Less Scrolling, More Living) — with Jean Twenge
What happens when our kids spend nine hours a day on screens? Dr Justin Coulson sits down with world-leading researcher Professor Jean Twenge (author...
Raising Kids Who Don’t Need to Win to Feel Worthy
When your child has to come first—whether it’s up the stairs or at bedtime—it can drive the whole family mad. But there’s more behind that competitive...
Inside the New Social Media Ban for Aussie Kids [with Julie Inman Grant]
A world-first law is about to change how Aussie kids use social media — forever.
From December 10, children 16 and under will be banned from hol...
Rupture, Repair, Repeat — The Real Parenting Cycle
Even parenting experts don’t always nail it. In this heartfelt “I’ll Do Better Tomorrow” episode, Justin and Kylie open up about those moments when go...
What “Addicted to Screens” Really Means for Your Family
A new study is making headlines — not because kids are on screens too much, but because many can’t stop. Dr Justin Coulson unpacks fresh research link...
When “Mummy Wine Time” Stops Being Funny [with Victoria Vanstone]
It starts as a joke — “Mummy needs wine!” — but for many parents, that glass at the end of the day becomes more than just a meme. In this powerful and...
From Awkward to Awesome: How to Talk About Anything With Your Kids
Ever wish you could talk to your kids about the big stuff — without it feeling awkward or heavy? In this episode, Justin and Kylie show you how to mak...
When Kids Break Stuff: Teaching Accountability Without Shame or Punishment
Your child smashes a TV. Or floods the bathroom. Or writes off the car. What now?
In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack one of parenting’s tr...
Keep Calm and Curry On — The Sweet Taste of Failure
What happens when you pour condensed milk instead of coconut milk into your family curry? Justin’s kitchen disaster could’ve ended in chaos—but instea...
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...