What happens when you pour condensed milk instead of coconut milk into your family curry? Justin’s kitchen disaster could’ve ended in chaos—but instead, it became a story of laughter, grace, and doing better tomorrow.

In this heartwarming (and hilarious) episode, Justin and Kylie share their biggest parenting fails—from theme park terrors to dinner gone wrong—and reveal the secret ingredient that makes family life truly happy.

KEY POINTS
Why laughter is essential for a happy home
How to turn small failures into powerful family memories
The psychology of fear (and what a rollercoaster taught Kylie about courage)
Justin’s sweet-but-sour curry disaster: a lesson in humility and humour
The real reason “doing better tomorrow” matters more than getting it right today

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“If you want to have a happy family, you’ve got to laugh. Laughter makes family life happy.” — Dr Justin Coulson

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Happy Families Podcast:Why Exam Results Don’t Define Your Child — or Their Future
Article: The Exam Pressure Trap: How to Help Your Teen Without Adding to Their Stress
Justin Coulson’s Book:10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Find the funny — When family life feels messy, look for a reason to laugh.
Model grace — Mistakes are moments to connect, not criticise.
Try again tomorrow — The best families aren’t perfect; they just keep showing up.

What happens when you pour&nbsp;condensed milk instead of coconut milk into your family curry? Justin&rsquo;s kitchen disaster could&rsquo;ve ended in chaos&mdash;but instead, it became a story of laughter, grace, and doing better tomorrow.
In this heartwarming (and hilarious) episode, Justin and Kylie share their biggest parenting fails&mdash;from theme park terrors to dinner gone wrong&mdash;and reveal the secret ingredient that makes family life truly happy.
KEY POINTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why laughter is essential for a happy home</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to turn small failures into powerful family memories</li>
<li aria-level="1">The psychology of fear (and what a rollercoaster taught Kylie about courage)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Justin&rsquo;s sweet-but-sour curry disaster: a lesson in humility and humour</li>
<li aria-level="1">The real reason &ldquo;doing better tomorrow&rdquo; matters more than getting it right today</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
&ldquo;If you want to have a happy family, you&rsquo;ve got to laugh. Laughter makes family life happy.&rdquo; &mdash; Dr Justin Coulson
RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Happy Families Podcast: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/33be62">Why Exam Results Don&rsquo;t Define Your Child &mdash; or Their Future</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Article: <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-exam-pressure-trap-how-to-help-your-teen-without-adding-to-their-stress">The Exam Pressure Trap: How to Help Your Teen Without Adding to Their Stress</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Justin Coulson&rsquo;s Book: <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/10-things-every-parent-needs-to-know">10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know</a></li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Find the funny &mdash; When family life feels messy, look for a reason to laugh.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Model grace &mdash; Mistakes are moments to connect, not criticise.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Try again tomorrow &mdash; The best families aren&rsquo;t perfect; they just keep showing up.</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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Keep Calm and Curry On — The Sweet Taste of Failure

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