Podcast Episodes

The Dangerous Gap in Raising Boys That No One’s Talking About

Episode 1330

Boys today are struggling — with school, with purpose, with identity. At the same time, parents are being told that masculinity is toxic — or irrelevant. Are we accidentally raising a generation of y…

Published on 8 hours ago

Helping Kids Grow Independence Without Losing Sleep

Episode 1329

Is it ever safe to let your 11- or 12-year-old walk to the park, ride their bike, or visit a friend without you? For many parents, just the thought makes the stomach clench. But here’s the twist: the…

Published on 1 day, 8 hours ago

Is FAFO the End of Gentle Parenting or Just the Start of Bigger Problems?

Episode 1328

A viral trend called “FAFO parenting” is exploding on TikTok and even making headlines in the Wall Street Journal. Advocates say it’s the antidote to “soft” parenting — let kids fuss around and find …

Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago

The Monthly Date That Changes Everything

Episode 1327

One-on-one time transforms parent-child relationships, but finding that time can seem impossible. Discover the revolutionary monthly date system that's helping parents create deeper connections with …

Published on 5 days, 8 hours ago

$45K a Year?! Are Private Schools Really Worth It?

Episode 1326

Private school rankings are splashed across the headlines, and parents everywhere are left asking: Am I failing my child if I stay public? With fees soaring above $45,000 a year, the pressure is real…

Published on 6 days, 8 hours ago

Helping Kids Fall in Love with Reading – A Conversation with Sally Rippin

Episode 1325

How do you get kids to love reading in a world of screens and short attention spans?

In this warm and practical conversation, Dr Justin Coulson sits down with one of Australia’s most beloved authors …

Published on 1 week ago

Supporting a Grieving, Anxious Child

Episode 1324

What do you say to a child who’s lost multiple loved ones and now lies awake, terrified of death? In this deeply compassionate episode, Dr Justin and Kylie Coulson unpack why repeated loss can create…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Why Kids Give Up Too Soon — And How to Stop It

Episode 1323

Your child says, “I want to quit.” Soccer. Piano. Swimming. Art. Should you let them? There’s a magic confidence threshold in every skill - and most kids give up just before they reach it. In this ep…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Screens Are Good... Sometimes

Episode 1322

Screens often get a bad rap — and for good reason. But what if the problem isn’t the technology itself, but how we use it? In this heartwarming episode, Justin and Kylie share two powerful reminders:…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

When Your Child Is Bullied, These 4 Steps Could Change Everything [with Prof. Donna Cross, Part 2]

Episode 1321

Half of Aussie kids say they’ve been bullied in the past year — and for some, it’s relentless. If your child is caught in the middle of it, you can feel powerless, worried, and desperate for answers.…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago