Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

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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 daughters and they regularly share their experiences …

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When Parents Become Bullys

<p>A viral parenting moment shocked the internet - but what if the real problem isn’t the child… it’s the response?</p> <p>When a young girl’s bullying leads to a harsh, fear-based …

Apr 01, 2026 · 17m

The Truth About Men, Emotions, and Silence (with Craig Russouw)

<p>He’s snapping, shutting down, or pulling away… but what if it’s not anger at all?</p> <p>In this powerful conversation, psychologist Craig Russouw unpacks what’s really going on beneath the surface …

Mar 31, 2026 · 18m

Is Homework Actually Helping Your Child?

<p>What if the nightly homework battle… isn’t worth fighting?</p> <p>In this episode, we unpack a surprising truth about primary school homework that challenges everything parents have been told. Plus, breaking …

Mar 30, 2026 · 14m

Content Creep & the Invisible Influence of What Kids Watch

<p>What your child is watching matters more than you think.</p> <p>From movies to games to social feeds, today’s kids are exposed to more violence and sexual content than ever before …

Mar 29, 2026 · 15m

Raising Kids Who Think Deeply About Relationships

<p>A song lyric stopped us in our tracks… and turned into one of the most powerful parenting conversations we’ve ever had.</p> <p>In this episode, a casual car ride, a classic …

Mar 26, 2026 · 17m

The Hidden Way Games Are Training Kids to Gamble

<p>What if your child is learning to gamble… without ever placing a bet?</p> <p>From loot boxes to “harmless” game rewards, today’s episode exposes the subtle systems inside kids’ games that …

Mar 25, 2026 · 14m

Raising Boys Who Become Men People Actually Respect (with Andre Casson)

<p>What if the real problem isn’t “toxic masculinity”… but that we’ve stopped showing boys what <em>healthy masculinity</em> actually looks like?</p> <p>In this powerful conversation, Dr Justin Coulson sits down with …

Mar 24, 2026 · 24m

Minister for Boys and Men?

<p>What if the biggest threat to families right now is something no one wants to talk about?</p> <p>Boys and men are struggling - and the ripple effect is hitting homes, …

Mar 23, 2026 · 23m

The Friendship Advice Experts Swear By

<p>You’re not too busy for friendships - you’re just missing this.</p> <p>Loneliness is rising, even among people who seem to have it all. So why does making (and keeping) friends …

Mar 22, 2026 · 15m

Why Most Families Feel Stuck and How to Fix It

<p>What if the thing your family needs most… isn’t more time - but better conversations?</p> <p>In this episode, we reveal the one habit that keeps us aligned, connected, and actually …

Mar 19, 2026 · 19m

Justin & Kylie's 28th Anniversary

<p>What really keeps a marriage strong after nearly three decades?</p> <p>In this honest, funny, and surprisingly emotional anniversary episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the <em>real</em> lessons behind a lasting relationship—beyond …

Mar 18, 2026 · 16m

Responding to Your Child About Body Safety (John Cardamone)

<p>What happens in the moment a child finally says something is wrong?</p> <p>For many children experiencing abuse, it takes years to speak up - if they ever do. And when …

Mar 17, 2026 · 16m

Raising Boys in a Toxic Online World (Q&A re: The Manosphere Documentary)

<p>A new documentary exposing the online “manosphere” has parents asking a frightening question: <em>What kind of world are our boys growing up in?</em></p> <p>In this episode, Justin unpacks the disturbing …

Mar 16, 2026 · 22m

Does Your Child Feel Worthy?

<p>What if the very thing we’re trying to protect our kids from… is the thing they actually need most?</p> <p>Many parents want their children to feel confident, resilient, and worthy. …

Mar 15, 2026 · 25m

You’ll Give More Than You Ever Get as a Parent

<p>One quiet car ride. One tired teenager. One frustrated parent. And one powerful reminder about what parenting really asks of us.</p> <p>In this reflective Friday episode, Justin shares a moment …

Mar 12, 2026 · 12m

Training for Old Age

<p>When Kylie hit perimenopause, her body stopped responding the way it used to.</p> <p>The weight kept climbing. Energy disappeared. And after years of trying everything, she started seriously considering surgery, …

Mar 11, 2026 · 26m

10 Reasons For Ditching Homework

<p>Homework has been a school staple for generations. But what if it’s doing <strong>more harm than good</strong>?</p> <p>In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the research behind primary school homework—and …

Mar 10, 2026 · 15m

When Independence Turns Into Dishonesty

<p>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.</p> <p>One mum is trying to …

Mar 09, 2026 · 16m

AI Is Making Our Kids Dumber and Schools Are Letting It Happen

<p>AI is writing essays. AI is passing exams. AI is graduating with honours.</p> <p>But what’s happening to our kids’ brains?</p> <p>When an MIT study found students who used ChatGPT had …

Mar 08, 2026 · 17m

Does Your Child Mirror Your Worst Habits?

<p>The hardest part of parenting isn’t managing our kids. It’s facing ourselves.</p> <p>This week, a heated family moment revealed something uncomfortable — our children often mirror the very behaviours we …

Mar 05, 2026 · 12m

The Kindness Paradox That Changes Your Child’s Mental Health

<p>When your child is anxious, lonely or flat… your instinct is to comfort them.</p> <p>But what if the fastest way to help them feel better isn’t self-care — it’s helping …

Mar 04, 2026 · 15m

FAFO Parenting Is Breaking Your Connection

<p>It’s the parenting trend everyone’s talking about — and it might be doing more harm than good.</p> <p>“FAFO parenting” (mess around and find out) is being framed as the antidote …

Mar 03, 2026 · 15m

When All Their Friends Have Phones and You’re Standing Firm

<p>Everyone else has a phone. Your child feels left out. And you’re the “mean parent” holding the line.</p> <p>So what now?</p> <p>In this solo Q&A episode of the Happy Families …

Mar 02, 2026 · 13m

What Really Happened When I Met the Roblox CEO

<p>I’ve publicly called Roblox a “pedophile hellscape.” Then the CEO invited me to meet.</p> <p>Thirty minutes. One room. No media. No spin.</p> <p>In this episode, I take you inside the …

Mar 01, 2026 · 18m