Christmas doesn’t have to be chaotic — and New Year goals don’t have to fail by February. In this episode, Justin & Kylie share how they transformed Christmas into their most joyful (and calm) ever, and the surprising mindset shift that finally made New Year’s resolutions stick. Expect simple family wins, real-life honesty, and a powerful reframe that boosts health, energy & connection in 2026.

KEY POINTS
Why “less is more” made Christmas our best yet
The simple shoe-box wrapping hack every parent should steal
The unexpected joy of giving (and getting) thoughtful gifts
How a family goals retreat changed everything
Why most resolutions fail — and what actually works
The habit shift that created more vitality, energy & presence
Small daily choices → big long-term family wins

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“Goals work — but only when they become a lifestyle, a rhythm, a routine.”

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Plan a “less is more” Christmas: prioritise time, fun & simplicity
Review family life quarterly: align goals, values, and expectations
Choose identity over outcome: e.g., “I’m a runner” instead of “I’ll run a marathon”
Track tiny wins: small daily progress beats big January promises
Build shared vitality: move, eat well, and model healthy rhythms

Christmas doesn&rsquo;t have to be chaotic &mdash; and New Year goals don&rsquo;t have to fail by February. In this episode, Justin &amp; Kylie share how they transformed Christmas into their most joyful (and calm) ever, and the surprising mindset shift that finally made New Year&rsquo;s resolutions stick. Expect simple family wins, real-life honesty, and a powerful reframe that boosts health, energy &amp; connection in 2026.
KEY POINTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why &ldquo;less is more&rdquo; made Christmas our best yet</li>
<li aria-level="1">The simple shoe-box wrapping hack every parent should steal</li>
<li aria-level="1">The unexpected joy of giving (and getting) thoughtful gifts</li>
<li aria-level="1">How a family goals retreat changed everything</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why most resolutions fail &mdash; and what actually works</li>
<li aria-level="1">The habit shift that created more vitality, energy &amp; presence</li>
<li aria-level="1">Small daily choices &rarr; big long-term family wins</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
&ldquo;Goals work &mdash; but only when they become a lifestyle, a rhythm, a routine.&rdquo;
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Plan a &ldquo;less is more&rdquo; Christmas: prioritise time, fun &amp; simplicity</li>
<li aria-level="1">Review family life quarterly: align goals, values, and expectations</li>
<li aria-level="1">Choose identity over outcome: e.g., &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a runner&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll run a marathon&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Track tiny wins: small daily progress beats big January promises</li>
<li aria-level="1">Build shared vitality: move, eat well, and model healthy rhythms</li>
</ol>

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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New Year's Resolutions

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