Dr Justin Coulson

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

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Deciding which parenting advice to follow? Join the thousands of mums and dads who turn to Australia’s most downloaded parenting podcast. Dr Justin Coulson and his wife Kylie bring real parenting solutions every day, cutting through the noise of modern advice with clear, practical guidance for every step of parenting. From early childhood challenges to the complexities of the teenage years, each daily episode offers simple, evidence-based strategies to help you feel more confident in your decisions and more connected to your kids.

Author

Dr Justin Coulson

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.happyfamilies.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

#795 Can Online Predators Really Find Out Where Your Child Lives? 28.06.2023

Justin speaks with Detective Superintendent, Jayne Crossling Ep 1 of Parental Guidance - the online challenge Why they used an actor instead of a real officer Having continual conversations around online safety The public's reaction to the show ThinkUKnow ACCCE  with the  AFP Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies....

#796 Beauty in the Small Moments 28.06.2023

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Emotion coaching Justin is run off his feet Definition of joy Kylie has a profound moment with her daughter Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#794 The Best Policy with Kat the Honest Parent 27.06.2023

Justin speaks with the winner of Parental Guidance Season 2 Kat shares how it's felt having the show air A lesson on honesty How Kat felt about sitting on the couch alone Kat struggles with compliments Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#793 Stop and Smell the Flowers 26.06.2023

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about slowing things down Rushing our children through tasks Mum guilt Emotional regulation Solutions Introducing routine & structure Transitions Wiggle room or wriggle room? Breathing techniques Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omnystudio.com/lis...

Getting the Elusive Work Life Balance: How I Work Crossover 25.06.2023

In this episode of the How I Work crossover series we cover all things work life balance. Is it even possible in 2023? Yes, but you have to set some strong guidelines and keep them enforced. You’ll get actionable tips to help demarcate your family time starting from today. Become a member of the Happy Families family Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions...

#792 Life in the Slow Lane 22.06.2023

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Justin overshares a little Justin shares a nice email from a listener Attend the Resilient Kids Conference Creating margin The Coulsons spend a slow Sunday morning together Weekly family meeting Showing humility Kylie unexpectedly presents a quick keynote Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Famil...

#791 The Parental Guidance Season 2 Debrief With Allison Langdon 21.06.2023

Justin & Kylie speak with the host of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - Ally shares how filming the show changed her own parenting style Celebrating each parenting style individually Ally's fears for her future in parenting The 3 C's Ally shares the challenge that was most difficult for her Become a member of the Happy Families family Find us on Facebook at  Dr Jus...

#790 Parental Guidance Finale - Australia's Best Parenting Style 20.06.2023

*Warning - this episode does include spoilers* Justin & Kylie discuss the finale of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - Are the Coulson's a slow or gentle family? The winner is announced Having a mirror held up to your parenting What is a good parent? Giving your children a voice Intrinsic motivation Tiger parenting Become a member of the Happy Families family Find u...

#789 Parental Guidance Recap - Cone Alone 19.06.2023

Justin & Kylie discuss episode 6 of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - The ice cream challenge Natural consequences Autonomy Find your way home challenge Become a member of the Happy Families family Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

#788 Parental Guidance Recap - Swings & Strangers 18.06.2023

Justin & Kylie discuss Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - The swing assembly challenge How every family on Parental Guidance is great while being different The delivery driver test Become a member of the Happy Families family Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omnystud...

The Importance of Sleep: How I Work Crossover 18.06.2023

Who doesn’t love a collaboration? This is the first episode in a four-week crossover series with the popular podcast How I Work all about how to improve health and wellbeing in your home life. In this episode we talk about why you need to stop treating sleep like a luxury item. We go through why it matters and how to get more of it. Become a member of the Happy Families family Find us on Facebook...

#787 Righting Wrongs 15.06.2023

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in this episode -  The Coulson's watch Parental Guidance together Justin's been working away a lot Justin sings his daughter a lullaby song The Coulson girls make cupcakes Recognising when you've got it wrong Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions an...

#786 Parental Guidance Recap - Prayer, Parking & The Other P Word 14.06.2023

Justin & Kylie discuss Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - Benefits of spirital/religious families The reverse parking challenge Giving our kids a voice Pornography Become a member of the Happy Families family Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener f...

#785 Parental Guidance Recap - Are Your Kid's Ambitions Theirs or Yours? 13.06.2023

Justin & Kylie discuss episode 4 of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie discuss all the new families we meet in episode 4 Life skills Kids are challenged with organising dinner Fire safety Dreams/goals for your kids Motivation Become a member of the Happy Families family Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your quest...

#784 Parental Guidance Recap - Anatomy, Emotion Coaching & Interventions 12.06.2023

Justin & Kylie discuss episode 3 of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - Justin & Kylie discuss all the new families we meet in episode 3 Justin stages an intervention with the Team family Emotion coaching Say what you see If you can name it, you can tame it Unrealistic expectations How bodies work - naming anatomy Become a member of the Happy Families family Find...

#783 Developing Yourself or Finding Yourself? 11.06.2023

A sneak peek of Kylie's Corner Topics included in this episode - Episode 3 of Parental Guidance airs tonight Kylie shares her latest article from Kylie's Corner Sense of identity Feeling job satisfaction Developing a sense of self Become a member of the Happy Families family Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.c...

#782 NY Times Bestseller Daniel Pink's Parenting Hacks 08.06.2023

Daniel H. Pink is the author of five  New York Times  bestsellers, including his latest,  The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward .   His other books include the  New York Times  bestsellers  When  and  A Whole New Mind  — as well as the #1  New York Times  bestsellers  Drive  and  To Sell is Human.   Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages,...

#781 Parental Guidance Week 1 - Swimming, Smacking & Suffering 07.06.2023

Justin & Kylie discuss week 1 of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - Supervision of children Water safety Drowning is silent Gentle parenting Child loss Emotion coaching Smacking Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#780 Parental Guidance Recap - Payback for Bullies? 06.06.2023

Justin & Kylie discuss episode 2 of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - The bystander effect Teaching our kids to hit back? Non violent responses Autonomy support "Fear is temporary. Regret is forever" Competence Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at  podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au See omnystudio.com/listene...

#779 Parental Guidance Recap - How Safe Are Your Kids Online? 05.06.2023

Justin & Kylie discuss episode 1 of Parental Guidance Season Two Topics included in this episode - Online safety Families were challenged to have their children play a game online Why kids lie about what they're doing online How to have the 'online safety' conversation with your kids Talk early. Talk often. Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and...

#778 Why You Must Watch Parental Guidance Tonight! 04.06.2023

Justin & Kylie speak with Melissa Maclean from Channel 9 Topics included in this episode - Parental Guidance Season Two starts TONIGHT How was Dr Justin selected as the expert for the show? What was Justin like on set? How did they come up with the challenges? What was the feedback from Season 1? What to expect from episode 1? Online safety Bullying Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's...

#777 3 Words You Need to Say More 01.06.2023

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time Topics discussed in this episode -  Justin's been doing PR for his new book - The Parenting Revolution Kylie has an 'aha' moment while she reads Justin's new book Needs supportive parenting Unconditional love Justin has a moment with 3 of his daughters Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families...

#776 Mum's Mental Load, Awe Inspired Kids & Emo Teens 31.05.2023

Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parenting Topics discussed in this episode -  Who would you seek support from if you were experiencing a personal or emotional problem? Teens experience the highs & lows of life at a greater intensity Girls experience greater emotional instability than boys Awe by Dacher Keltner Move in nature Research articles mentioned Survey says mum's...

#775 Failure to Launch: Why Boys Become Unmotivated 30.05.2023

Justin shares a sneak peek from the upcoming teen summit with Dr Leonard Sax Topics included in this episode - Dr Sax speaks about his book  Boys Adrift Why is there a large portion of young men that don't feel motivated to work? Gender discrepancies What, Why & How Women are looking for equal mates The Collapse of Parenting Boy's current role models  Objectification of women Find us on Facebo...

#774 Grumbles With the Grandies 29.05.2023

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about Grandparents that aren't so helpful Topics included in this episode - Kylie has an ideal view of what her Grandparenting experience will look like Grandparents will do things differently, and that's okay Justin shares a memory about how he dealt with their parents as Grandparents Find us on Facebook at  Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email...

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