Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Why the Smallest Family Rituals Matter Most

Your kids might roll their eyes at you today, but the little things you do as a family could become the memories they treasure for a lifetime. Justin and Kylie share why

Why Smacking Doesn't Work and What Parents Should Do Instead

Is smacking really harmless if you grew up with it? A new Australian study reveals just how many parents still believe physical punishment is acceptable, even when it inv

Bedtime Battles With Older Kids and How to Make Nights Easier [a Listener Q&A]

Bedtime shouldn't end in arguments every night. Justin and Kylie share practical ways to help older kids wind down, stick to routines and take more responsibility for get

The Secrets to a Long, Happy Relationship Revealed

What keeps a relationship strong when life gets hard? Justin and Kylie Coulson unpack 24 years of Australian household data to explore what makes relationships thrive. Fr

Stop Telling Girls to Put Up With Period Pain [with Anthea Rhodes]

Nine in 10 teens who get periods regularly experience pain, and around half report moderate to severe symptoms. In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson speaks with paediatrici

Paracetamol, Autism and ADHD: What the Latest Research Really Says

Can paracetamol during pregnancy increase the risk of autism or ADHD? Justin and Kylie Coulson unpack four provocative studies challenging what we think we know about pre

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

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 wit

Clare Rowe on the Mental Health Industrial Complex

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 Cla

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

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

Rethinking Success After High School

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 Coul

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

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 ener

5 Secrets to Raising Resilient Kids Who Can Handle Hard Things

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 fi

What Failure Taught Justin About Asking for Help

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

When Your Phone Gets Between You and Your Child

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 paren

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

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

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

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

How to Ruin a Child [with Richard Glover]

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 adv

Lift The Load Appeal

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 heal

Is 'Letting Go' the Hardest Part of Parenting?

Parenting gets harder when your kids start needing you less. Justin and Kylie talk about the messy reality of raising children who eventually leave home, make their own

Why Your Kids Stop Telling You Things

The more you monitor your kids, the more they might hide. Research on parental monitoring shows that knowing where your kids are matters far less than creating a relati