Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Podcast
1) What Kids Really Need on Christmas Day
What if the Christmas your kids remember most isn’t about what’s under the tree — but how it felt to be together? In this episode, we unpack the four gifts children truly need at Chr...Show More
2) Parental Anxiety and Exhaustion at Christmas [with Rebecca Dredge]
Christmas is meant to be joyful… so why does it leave so many parents anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed?In this episode, Justin sits down with Rebecca Dredge (CEO of the Kiddo App) to unpack ...Show More
3) How to Give Big on a Small Budget
Feeling the Christmas squeeze? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to drown in stress or debt to give your kids a magical holiday. In this episode, Justin and Kylie share six practic...Show More
4) Justin Responds to the Bondi Terror Attacks
In this emergency episode, Justin responds to the Bondi terror attacks, offering advice on how to talk to our children, as well as how Jewish families can discuss this with their children. For more up...Show More
5) Finding the Fun in Festive Flicks
Christmas chaos creeping in? This episode dives into the magic of festive films—and how they can buy you a precious pocket of peace. Justin and Kylie share their top kid-friendly Christmas movie...Show More
6) Raising Kids in a Post-Social-Media World
This week, Australia made global headlines — and parents everywhere felt it. Justin shares the emotional, history-making moment inside Kirribilli House as the new social-media age laws rolled ou...Show More
7) Christmas Gifts or Experiences?
If you’ve ever stood in the toy aisle wondering what will actually make my kids happy, this episode is the Christmas miracle you need. We unpack the surprising research on gift-giving—why ...Show More
8) The Social Media Ban Starts Today — What Parents Need to Know
Today’s the day. Australia’s new Social Media Minimum Age Legislation kicks in—and families everywhere are feeling everything from relief to panic. In this special episode, Justin is...Show More
9) The Psychology of Christmas Magic
Why does Christmas feel so magical—and how can we bottle that feeling for our families? In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the science behind Christmas joy and reveal the seven psycho...Show More
10) What Happens When You Stop Scrolling?
What if the world’s biggest social media company discovered its platforms were harming mental health… and then buried the evidence? Today, Justin and Kylie unpack explosive court document...Show More