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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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...
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...