Boys are struggling—and many parents can feel it.

In this special episode, Kylie Coulson turns the tables and interviews Dr Justin Coulson about his brand-new book, Boys: Building Strong Young Men From the Inside Out.

From alarming statistics about boys' education and wellbeing to the growing influence of the manosphere, Justin shares what he discovered after years of research, countless conversations, and one deeply personal loss that changed the direction of the book forever.

This is a hopeful, practical conversation about what boys need most, what healthy masculinity really looks like, and how parents can help raise boys who are strong, kind, capable, and connected.

KEY POINTS
Why Justin felt compelled to write a book about boys
The heartbreaking family experience that reshaped the book
The confronting statistics every parent should know
Why boys are falling behind in education
The dangers—and appeal—of online male influencers
Why the conversation about "toxic masculinity" isn't helping boys
The power of connection over correction
How positive male role models can change a boy's future
What healthy masculinity actually looks like
Justin's definition of a good man

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

"You cannot lecture a boy into becoming a good man. Instead of trying to lecture him into it, love him into it."

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Boys: Building Strong Young Men From the Inside Outby Justin Coulson
Happy Families
Michelle Mitchell

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Prioritise connection before correction when your child is struggling.
Look for opportunities to encourage your son's strengths rather than focusing only on mistakes.
Be intentional about surrounding boys with positive male role models.
Listen more than you lecture.
Help boys develop a healthy understanding of what it means to be a good man.
Remember that growth takes time—stay patient, present, and hopeful.

Boys are struggling&mdash;and many parents can feel it.
In this special episode, Kylie Coulson turns the tables and interviews Dr Justin Coulson about his brand-new book, Boys: Building Strong Young Men From the Inside Out.
From alarming statistics about boys' education and wellbeing to the growing influence of the manosphere, Justin shares what he discovered after years of research, countless conversations, and one deeply personal loss that changed the direction of the book forever.
This is a hopeful, practical conversation about what boys need most, what healthy masculinity really looks like, and how parents can help raise boys who are strong, kind, capable, and connected.
KEY POINTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why Justin felt compelled to write a book about boys</li>
<li aria-level="1">The heartbreaking family experience that reshaped the book</li>
<li aria-level="1">The confronting statistics every parent should know</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why boys are falling behind in education</li>
<li aria-level="1">The dangers&mdash;and appeal&mdash;of online male influencers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why the conversation about "toxic masculinity" isn't helping boys</li>
<li aria-level="1">The power of connection over correction</li>
<li aria-level="1">How positive male role models can change a boy's future</li>
<li aria-level="1">What healthy masculinity actually looks like</li>
<li aria-level="1">Justin's definition of a good man</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
"You cannot lecture a boy into becoming a good man. Instead of trying to lecture him into it, love him into it."
RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kjvy3">Boys: Building Strong Young Men From the Inside Out </a>by Justin Coulson</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au">Happy Families</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://michellemitchell.org/">Michelle Mitchell</a></li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Prioritise connection before correction when your child is struggling.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Look for opportunities to encourage your son's strengths rather than focusing only on mistakes.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Be intentional about surrounding boys with positive male role models.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen more than you lecture.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Help boys develop a healthy understanding of what it means to be a good man.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Remember that growth takes time&mdash;stay patient, present, and hopeful.</li>
</ul>

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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"Boys" Book Release - Kylie Interviews Justin

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