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**Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy Families**

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.

Latest Episodes:

#266 I'll Do Better Tomorrow - The Noah's Ark Edition May 13, 2021

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On this week's instalment of I'll Do Better Tomorrow

Kylie's very, very large bath

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#265 Dealing With Exhaustion May 12, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Kylie's learning to play the piano
Making margin
Recreation = re-creation
Learning when to say yes & no
Getting enough sleep
If you can't have it all, be intentional about your priorities

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#264 The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey Part 2 May 11, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

How the best parents learn to let go in order to let their children succeed
The emotional toll on parents when their child isn't doing well
Autonomy supportive vs directive parents
Low thresholds for frustration
Desirable difficulties
Top tips
Chores/duties
The perils of praise

Jessica Lahey - Author of the New York Times Best Seller 'The Gift of Failure'

The Opposite of Spoiled by Ron Lieber

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#263 A Transgender Question May 10, 2021

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*Warning - Content involves mature themes*

Topics discussed in this episode:

Justin responds to an email from a listener who is struggling with how to help their child
Gender dysphoria
100% affirmation model within the medical field
Gender fluidity

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#262 Mother's Day Reflections May 09, 2021

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In this special Mother's Day Reflection:

Justin interviews his six daughters about why they love their Mum so much
Kylie dives deep into her journey as a Mum

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#261 I'll Do Better Tomorrow May 06, 2021

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On this week's instalment of I'll Do Better Tomorrow

Justin's TV tale
Ditching family time to get those 'must do' jobs done
If stuff gets lost it will turn up
Everyone makes mistakes

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#260 Introducing Justin's Mum May 05, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

3 keywords that remind Justin's mum about stories from Justin's childhood
Kylie's first impression on her in-law's
One of the hardest lessons Dr Justin's mum has had to learn

Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.

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#259 The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey May 04, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Parents are shoving obstacles out of their children's way, hoping it will help them avoid failure
Depriving kids of learning opportunities
Why parents insist on taking over?
Directive parenting
Competition in parenting
Parental investment
How do we overcome this?
Do I want _ now or do I want a child who can do _ well later?
Thinking long term

Jessica Lahey - Author of the New York Times Best Seller 'The Gift of Failure'

Tim Harford, Adapt

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#258 Introducing Kylie's Mum May 03, 2021

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Topics discussed in this episode:

Kylie's Mum shares some of her favourite stories of Kylie growing up
Justin's first impression on his in-law's
Kylie asks her Mum some curly questions

Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.

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#367 Tip For the Day - Competent Then Confident May 02, 2021

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It's a public holiday in Queensland today, so it's a quick tip around competence and confidence, so that you can get back to more time with your family!

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