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Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

by Dr Justin Coulson

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Latest episodes

  • The Truth About Homeschooling and Social Skills [a Listener Q&A]

    October 26, 2026 · 16 min

    When school leaves your child overwhelmed, anxious and struggling to learn, is pushing through really the best option? Justin and Kylie Coulson share their experience with homeschooling, the emotional toll of traditional schooling and how…

  • Clare Rowe on the Mental Health Industrial Complex

    October 25, 2026 · 17 min

    What if all our talk about mental health is making it harder for kids to cope with life? Dr Justin Coulson sits down with educational and developmental psychologist Claire Rowe to unpack the rise of therapy speak, the dangers of labelling…

  • Justin Won an Award, But His Biggest Achievement Happened at Home

    October 22, 2026 · 16 min

    What matters most when you walk through your front door? Justin Coulson has spent years helping families build happier lives, and his work has now earned him a University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor's Alumni Excellence Award. But the…

  • Rethinking Success After High School

    October 21, 2026 · 16 min

    Worried your teenager is falling behind or has no idea what they want to do after school? You’re not alone, and their future is bigger than their grades. Dr Justin Coulson chats with educator and careers expert Dr Jo Winchester about…

  • Why Telling Kids to Use Their Words Doesn't Always Work [a Listener Q&A]

    October 19, 2026 · 14 min

    Your five-year-old is hitting other children when they're angry, frustrated or feel something is unfair. You've talked about using words, encouraged them to burn off energy and tried everything you can think of. So what actually helps?…

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  • 5 Secrets to Raising Resilient Kids Who Can Handle Hard Things

    October 18, 2026 · 20 min

    When your child is anxious, overwhelmed or afraid, should you step in or let them work it out? The answer could change how you parent. Justin and Kylie Coulson share five research-backed ways to build resilience in children, from…

  • What Failure Taught Justin About Asking for Help

    October 15, 2026 · 21 min

    What happens when you give everything you have and still can’t finish? Justin shares the emotional reality of attempting a 50km charity walk with a 10kg vest, battling an injury and facing the decision to quit. Justin and Kylie reflect on…

  • When Your Phone Gets Between You and Your Child

    October 14, 2026 · 17 min

    Your phone might be getting in the way of your child’s learning, confidence and connection with you. Justin and Kylie Coulson unpack three research findings every parent should know, from the link between heavy AI use and lower school…

  • The Side of Justin Coulson You Don’t Usually Hear (Happy Birthday Dr J!)

    October 13, 2026 · 21 min

    Behind the parenting advice is a dad, a husband, a son and a grandad who’s still learning as he goes. For Justin Coulson’s birthday, Kylie takes the microphone and asks the questions we don’t usually hear on the Happy Families podcast…

  • Calmer School Mornings Start the Night Before [a Listener Q&A]

    October 12, 2026 · 12 min

    School mornings shouldn't end with tears, frustration and everyone feeling like they've failed. Justin and Kylie answer Emma's question about her two daughters and share practical ways to make getting ready for school less stressful. From…

  • How to Ruin a Child [with Richard Glover]

    October 11, 2026 · 19 min

    What if some of the parenting advice you’ve been given was completely wrong? Richard Glover has spent years digging through Australian parenting manuals, government advice and expert recommendations from the past 100 years. What he found…

  • Lift The Load Appeal

    October 9, 2026 · 6 min

    Today Justin is taking on a gruelling 50km walk carrying a 10kg vest to raise $50,000 for Top Blokes, a mentoring program helping young men build resilience, develop healthy relationships and learn to ask for help. After losing his nephew…

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About the show

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.