Podcast Episodes

The Secret to an Intentional, Joy-Filled Christmas

Episode 1503

Feeling the Christmas chaos creeping in already? This episode hands you permission to rewrite the rules. Justin and Kylie share the three simple diagnostic questions that transform Christmas from exh…

Published on 2 weeks ago

When Your Kids’ Cousins Have Very Different Rules

Episode 1502

Christmas catch-ups can be joyful… and also incredibly tense when your kids start noticing that their cousins play by wildly different rules. No screen limits. Loose language. Even underage drinkin…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Surviving the Christmas Meltdown Season

Episode 1501

Christmas is magic… until it isn’t. Big feelings, tired kids, sugar highs, family drama, and festive chaos can turn the “most wonderful time of the year” into a meltdown marathon. In this episode, Ju…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

How to Help Kids Step Up at Home

Episode 1500

Ever feel like your kids walk straight past overflowing laundry baskets, open doors, or lights blazing—and simply don’t see it? You’re not imagining things. In this episode, Justin and Kylie share th…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Don't Buy Your Kid an E-Scooter/ Bike This Christmas

Episode 1499

Kids are begging for e-scooters and e-bikes this Christmas—but the rise in catastrophic injuries tells a very different story. In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson breaks down the shocking stats, the h…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Labels and What Kids Really Need Instead [with Sami Tamimi]

Episode 1498

Are we turning ordinary childhood struggles into “disorders”? In this gripping conversation with child psychiatrist Dr Sami Timimi, we unpack the rise of ADHD, autism, anxiety — and the cultural stor…

Published on 3 weeks ago

How to Talk About Babies Without Oversharing or Freezing

Episode 1497

Kids have a magical way of asking the biggest questions at the most unexpected moments. In this episode, we walk you through exactly how to respond when your six-year-old suddenly wants to know how a…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why Australia Needs Its Own Thanksgiving

Episode 1496

What if the secret to calmer kids, stronger families, and better mental health was free—and we’re the only country ignoring it? In this episode, Justin and Kylie make a bold case for bringing Thanksg…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

When Parenting Feels Overwhelming: ADHD, Homeschooling, and Big Changes

Episode 1495

A huge week in the Coulson household — ADHD dilemmas, graduation milestones, big Roblox safety updates, and a brutally honest conversation about whether homeschooling is finally over. In this episode…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rethinking Schoolies: Experiences Your Teen Will Actually Remember

Episode 1494

Schoolies can feel like a runaway train of risk, pressure, and “everyone else is doing it.” But your teen does have options—ones that are safer, more meaningful, and genuinely unforgettable.

In this …

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago