Some parents are devastated to hear, “It’s a boy.”
Not disappointed - devastated.

In this confronting episode, we unpack the rising fear around raising boys, where it’s coming from, and the dangerous story we’re starting to believe. Are boys really the problem… or are we shaping them that way?

This conversation will challenge everything you think you know about gender, parenting, and the future of our kids.

KEY POINTS:
Why “gender disappointment” is shifting toward boys
The cultural fears driving anxiety about raising sons
How low expectations quietly shape boys’ behaviour
What boys are actually craving from adults (it’s not what you think)
Why strong family culture matters more than social narratives
The simple but powerful role parents play in raising good humans

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:
 “Boys aren’t the problem. They’re the solution.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out (pre-order here)
Research and commentary on gender disappointment
Parenting support resources for perinatal mental health: 

PANDA
Gidget Foundation

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
Challenge your own assumptions about boys and behaviour
Focus on values over stereotypes - raise a good human first
Create a home culture that prioritises safety, strength, and kindness
Speak belief into your child - don’t let fear define them
Model the behaviour you want them to grow into

Some parents are devastated to hear, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a boy.&rdquo; Not disappointed - devastated.
In this confronting episode, we unpack the rising fear around raising boys, where it&rsquo;s coming from, and the dangerous story we&rsquo;re starting to believe. Are boys really the problem&hellip; or are we shaping them that way?
This conversation will challenge everything you think you know about gender, parenting, and the future of our kids.
KEY POINTS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why &ldquo;gender disappointment&rdquo; is shifting toward boys</li>
<li aria-level="1">The cultural fears driving anxiety about raising sons</li>
<li aria-level="1">How low expectations quietly shape boys&rsquo; behaviour</li>
<li aria-level="1">What boys are actually craving from adults (it&rsquo;s not what you think)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why strong family culture matters more than social narratives</li>
<li aria-level="1">The simple but powerful role parents play in raising good humans</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE: &ldquo;Boys aren&rsquo;t the problem. They&rsquo;re the solution.&rdquo;
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out (<a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/boys-book-waitlist">pre-order here</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Research and commentary on gender disappointment</li>
<li aria-level="1">Parenting support resources for perinatal mental health:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.panda.org.au/">PANDA</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/">Gidget Foundation</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Challenge your own assumptions about boys and behaviour</li>
<li aria-level="1">Focus on values over stereotypes - raise a good human first</li>
<li aria-level="1">Create a home culture that prioritises safety, strength, and kindness</li>
<li aria-level="1">Speak belief into your child - don&rsquo;t let fear define them</li>
<li aria-level="1">Model the behaviour you want them to grow into</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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Oh No, It's a Boy!

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