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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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...
Is FAFO the End of Gentle Parenting? [R]
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...
Inside the Brain of Your Teenage Boy [R]
You’re asking for help… and your teenage son flat-out refuses.
It feels disrespectful. Lazy. Even personal.
But what if you’re fighting th...
Sylvia Arotin on Montessori Education
What if school isn’t the only path to raising a capable, confident child?
In this eye-opening conversation, we unpack the Montessori approach -...
When Your Adult Child Refuses to Launch
He quit. He won’t help. And now the resentment is building.
When your adult child refuses to launch, it’s easy to label it as entitlement—but wh...
When Parents Become Bullys
A viral parenting moment shocked the internet - but what if the real problem isn’t the child… it’s the response?
When a young girl’s bullying le...
The Truth About Men, Emotions, and Silence (with Craig Russouw)
He’s snapping, shutting down, or pulling away… but what if it’s not anger at all?
In this powerful conversation, psychologist Craig Russouw unpa...
Is Homework Actually Helping Your Child?
What if the nightly homework battle… isn’t worth fighting?
In this episode, we unpack a surprising truth about primary school homework that chal...
Content Creep & the Invisible Influence of What Kids Watch
What your child is watching matters more than you think.
From movies to games to social feeds, today’s kids are exposed to more violence and sex...
Raising Kids Who Think Deeply About Relationships
A song lyric stopped us in our tracks… and turned into one of the most powerful parenting conversations we’ve ever had.
In this episode, a casua...
The Hidden Way Games Are Training Kids to Gamble
What if your child is learning to gamble… without ever placing a bet?
From loot boxes to “harmless” game rewards, today’s episode exposes the su...
Raising Boys Who Become Men People Actually Respect (with Andre Casson)
What if the real problem isn’t “toxic masculinity”… but that we’ve stopped showing boys what healthy masculinity actually looks like?
In this po...
Minister for Boys and Men?
What if the biggest threat to families right now is something no one wants to talk about?
Boys and men are struggling - and the ripple effect is...
The Friendship Advice Experts Swear By
You’re not too busy for friendships - you’re just missing this.
Loneliness is rising, even among people who seem to have it all. So why does mak...
Why Most Families Feel Stuck and How to Fix It
What if the thing your family needs most… isn’t more time - but better conversations?
In this episode, we reveal the one habit that keeps us ali...
Justin & Kylie's 28th Anniversary
What really keeps a marriage strong after nearly three decades?
In this honest, funny, and surprisingly emotional anniversary episode, Justin an...
Responding to Your Child About Body Safety (John Cardamone)
What happens in the moment a child finally says something is wrong?
For many children experiencing abuse, it takes years to speak up - if they e...
Raising Boys in a Toxic Online World (Q&A re: The Manosphere Documentary)
A new documentary exposing the online “manosphere” has parents asking a frightening question: What kind of world are our boys growing up in?
In...
Does Your Child Feel Worthy?
What if the very thing we’re trying to protect our kids from… is the thing they actually need most?
Many parents want their children to feel con...
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...