Podcast Episodes

What to Do When Your Child Only Eats Pasta and Nuggets

Episode 1463

Pasta. Chips. Nuggets. Repeat.

If your neurodivergent child lives on a diet of white and yellow foods, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson sits down with paediatric dietitian Karina …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Drop-Off Drama: How to Help Your Toddler Settle

Episode 1462

Few things break a parent’s heart like leaving your toddler at childcare while they cry, scream, and beg you not to go. Is this the same as “cry it out”? Is it harming their development—or just part …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Ban That Could Save Our Kids’ Childhood

Episode 1461

From December 10, kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to hold social media accounts in Australia. It’s a world-first move that has parents divided, teens anxious, and platforms on edge. In this e…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Why the Hardest Parenting Days End Up Being the Sweetest

Episode 1460

When you’re knee-deep in tantrums, sticky fingers, midnight wake-ups and endless “whys?” it feels like survival mode. But what if these exhausting, messy, maddening moments are the very ones you’ll a…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Stress-Relief Tool Parents Can’t Afford to Miss

Episode 1459

Are you exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy? Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory has gone viral for a reason—it’s simple, powerful, and life-changing. In this episode, Kylie shares her biggest take…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hack Your Child's Brain Chemistry (The Good Way!)

Episode 1458

What if you could spark your child’s motivation without nagging or bribing? In this episode of the Happy Families Podcast, Dr Justin and Kylie reveal the four “happy brain” chemicals—dopamine, seroto…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Silent Drift: How Apathy and EarPods Erode Family Bonds

Episode 1457

Your teen is bright, capable—and completely content to coast. Your partner’s in the kitchen… but lost behind EarPods. In this candid Q&A, Dr Justin Coulson shares calm, practical steps to spark a tee…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Talk So Your Kids Tune In, Not Out

Episode 1456

Ever feel like a broken record—“How many times do I have to tell you?” This episode is your lifeline out of the endless reminder loop. Justin and Kylie share nine proven strategies to cut through the…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Region Beta Trap Every Parent Falls Into (and How to Escape)

Episode 1455

Ever brushed off your child’s whining, anxiety, or fussy eating as “just a phase”? What if those small annoyances are quietly shaping big challenges for your family’s wellbeing? In this episode, Just…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Don’t Like Their Friends? How to Guide Without Losing Trust

Episode 1454

Have you ever looked at your child’s friends and thought, “This is not going to end well”? You’re not alone. But new research shows that stepping in and steering kids away from certain friendships ca…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago