Podcast Episodes

Why You Should Spend Less Time With Your Kids [Interview with Lenore Skenazy]

Episode 1483

We’ve been told that “good” parents never take their eyes off their kids — but what if that’s the very thing making childhood (and parenting) harder?

In this fascinating chat, Dr Justin Coulson sits …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Childcare, ELC, or Home? Making the Right Choice for Your Family

Episode 1482

Choosing the right care for your little one can feel like walking a tightrope — guilt on one side, exhaustion on the other. In this heartfelt Q&A, Justin and Kylie unpack the real differences between…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

When Every Night Is a Meltdown: How to End Bedtime Battles for Good

Episode 1481

If every evening feels like emotional warfare, you’re not alone. Exhausted, desperate, and out of ideas? In this episode, Justin and Kylie share three powerful ways to turn chaotic, tear-filled night…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

When Kids Don’t Want to Talk (and What Actually Works)

Episode 1480

When your kids shut down or seem totally uninterested - whether it’s a conversation, a hobby, or music lessons - it can feel like you’re wasting your time (and money). But this week, Justin and Kylie…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

When Halloween “Hyper” Meets ADHD: What a New Study Reveals About Overdiagnosis

Episode 1479

Every October 31st, kids go wild - costumes, sugar, excitement - but what if that same energy is quietly shaping ADHD diagnoses? In this Doctor’s Desk episode, Justin and Kylie unpack a fascinating n…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unplugging Childhood (Less Scrolling, More Living) — with Jean Twenge

Episode 1478

What happens when our kids spend nine hours a day on screens? Dr Justin Coulson sits down with world-leading researcher Professor Jean Twenge (author of Ten Rules for Raising Kids in a High Tech Worl…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Raising Kids Who Don’t Need to Win to Feel Worthy

Episode 1477

When your child has to come first—whether it’s up the stairs or at bedtime—it can drive the whole family mad. But there’s more behind that competitiveness than you might think. In this episode, Justi…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inside the New Social Media Ban for Aussie Kids [with Julie Inman Grant]

Episode 1476

A world-first law is about to change how Aussie kids use social media — forever.
From December 10, children 16 and under will be banned from holding social accounts. But what does that really mean for…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rupture, Repair, Repeat — The Real Parenting Cycle

Episode 1475

Even parenting experts don’t always nail it. In this heartfelt “I’ll Do Better Tomorrow” episode, Justin and Kylie open up about those moments when good intentions go sideways — and what it really ta…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

What “Addicted to Screens” Really Means for Your Family

Episode 1474

A new study is making headlines — not because kids are on screens too much, but because many can’t stop. Dr Justin Coulson unpacks fresh research linking addictive screen use (not screen time itself)…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago