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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 of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 126 Ratings

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 of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

    #774 Grumbles With the Grandies

    #774 Grumbles With the Grandies

    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

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    • 15 min
    #773 A Pause on the Praise

    #773 A Pause on the Praise

    Justin & Kylie discuss how to praise a child - and why you shouldn't

    Topics included in this episode -


    The way we give feedback to our children matters
    Why people praise
    Attempting to boost our child's self esteem
    We praise the kids that we think need it
    It feels like it's right to say nice things
    The paradoxical effects of praise & criticism on perceived ability
    'That's not beautiful, that's incredibly beautiful'
    Inflated praise decreases challenge seeking in children with low self esteem
    The effects of praise on children's intrinsic motivation 
    The right way to praise a child
    Ask questions
    It takes practice
    Say what you see

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    • 19 min
    #772 Named and Shamed

    #772 Named and Shamed

    Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time

    Topics discussed in this episode - 


    Couple wants to name their baby after the devil
    Justin presents at the Resilient Kids Conference
    Justin spends some quality time with his daughter
    The Tooth Fairy is rich!
    The eldest Coulson daughter is craving attention
    Kylie gets some help around the house

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    • 18 min
    #771 Love Stories, Wedding Parties & Man Childs

    #771 Love Stories, Wedding Parties & Man Childs

    Today on the podcast it's time for Book Club!  Justin and Kylie talk all about the books that have been on the bedside table this past month.

    Books mentioned in this episode:


    Love Stories by Trent Dalton

    The Wedding Party by Cathy Kelly



    I’ll Leave This With You by Kylie Ladd



    The 100 Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin



    The Making of Men by Dr Arne Rubinstein



    Man Raises Boy by Rob Sturrock



    Gina Rinehart - The Untold Story of the Richest Woman in the World by Adele Ferguson



    The Changing World Order - Why Nations Succeed or Fail by Ray Dalio



    Magic Words by Jonah Berger



    Testosterone - The Story of the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us by Carole Hooven



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    • 17 min
    #770 Adulting for Teenagers with Julie Lythcott-Haims

    #770 Adulting for Teenagers with Julie Lythcott-Haims

    Justin speaks with Julie about teenagers & anxiety

    Topics included in this episode -


    Sneak peek of Julie's summit conversation
    Definition of adult
    Why do adults not feel like adults?
    Parental anxiety & control
    Anxiety In Children
    Have you fulfilled your potential?
    We are our child's best role model

    Find out more about Julie Lythcott-Haims

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    • 15 min
    #769 What to do About the Mean Girls

    #769 What to do About the Mean Girls

    Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about friendship difficulties

    Topics included in this episode -


    The difference between boy & girl play
    Justin shares a recent study 
    Boys use their bodies, girls use their words
    Friendship issue solutions
    Optionality equals resilience 
    Control
    Give them the opportunity come up with their own ideas
    Contact the school
    Get to know other families
    Avoidance reinforces anxiety

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    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
126 Ratings

126 Ratings

3 Boys Mama ❤️ ,

A breath of fresh air!

Parenting is so hard, and everything I’ve ever heard from this lovely couple has been golden! They are real people who do real things and they share the good and the not-so-good. They make parenting feel so doable! Plus, their accents are just fun to listen to. Listen and you won’t regret it!

Nevando ,

Intentional Parenting

As a mom of three kids (6, 4 and 8 months) I live this podcast and the great tips that it provides. I can feel that I am a better parent and more intentional because of the things I learn. Thank you!

listenerwholovesthispodcast ,

My favourite podcast

This podcast helps me to feel less alone as a parent. So helpful, optimistic and realistic! I enjoy the anecdotes from their lives. Love all the research based stuff too. It’s great hearing both Justin and Kylie’s perspectives. I highly recommend everything Justin does, his books have been so helpful too!

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