Behind the parenting advice is a dad, a husband, a son and a grandad who’s still learning as he goes.

For Justin Coulson’s birthday, Kylie takes the microphone and asks the questions we don’t usually hear on the Happy Families podcast. From the grandmother who made him feel like the favourite to the moment he burst into tears at the news he was becoming a grandad, Justin shares the memories, mistakes and moments that shaped him.

He also reveals the question from one father that changed the way he thinks about parenting. It’s a reminder that being a better parent starts with looking at ourselves.

KEY POINTS


The childhood memories and family relationships that shaped Justin


The overwhelming joy of becoming a grandfather


Why his enthusiasm for research is sometimes mistaken for arrogance


The parenting question he’s never forgotten


The hard-won lessons behind his books


What he hopes to achieve in the year ahead

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“How do I be the father that my son needs me to be?”

RESOURCES MENTIONED


Happy Families: https://happyfamilies.com.au


Justin Coulson’s parenting books

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS


Ask yourself what kind of parent your child needs you to be right now.


Think about the parenting habits you inherited from your own parents. Which ones do you want to keep, and which ones do you want to change?


Give yourself permission to keep learning. Even the experts have lessons they learn the hard way.

Behind the parenting advice is a dad, a husband, a son and a grandad who&rsquo;s still learning as he goes.
For Justin Coulson&rsquo;s birthday, Kylie takes the microphone and asks the questions we don&rsquo;t usually hear on the Happy Families podcast. From the grandmother who made him feel like the favourite to the moment he burst into tears at the news he was becoming a grandad, Justin shares the memories, mistakes and moments that shaped him.
He also reveals the question from one father that changed the way he thinks about parenting. It&rsquo;s a reminder that being a better parent starts with looking at ourselves.
KEY POINTS
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The childhood memories and family relationships that shaped Justin
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The overwhelming joy of becoming a grandfather
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Why his enthusiasm for research is sometimes mistaken for arrogance
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The parenting question he&rsquo;s never forgotten
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The hard-won lessons behind his books
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What he hopes to achieve in the year ahead
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QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
&ldquo;How do I be the father that my son needs me to be?&rdquo;
RESOURCES MENTIONED
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Happy Families: <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://happyfamilies.com.au</a>
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Justin Coulson&rsquo;s parenting books
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ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
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Ask yourself what kind of parent your child needs you to be right now.
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Think about the parenting habits you inherited from your own parents. Which ones do you want to keep, and which ones do you want to change?
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Give yourself permission to keep learning. Even the experts have lessons they learn the hard way.
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Deciding which parenting advice to follow? Join the thousands of mums and dads who turn to Australia’s most downloaded parenting podcast.

Dr Justin Coulson and his wife Kylie bring real parenting solutions every day, cutting through the noise of modern advice with clear, practical guidance for every step of parenting.

From early childhood challenges to the complexities of the teenage years, each daily episode offers simple, evidence-based strategies to help you feel more confident in your decisions and more connected to your kids.

Deciding which parenting advice to follow?&nbsp;Join the thousands of mums and dads who turn to Australia&rsquo;s most downloaded parenting podcast.
Dr Justin Coulson and his wife Kylie bring real parenting solutions every day, cutting through the noise of modern advice with clear, practical guidance for every step of parenting.
From early childhood challenges to the complexities of the teenage years, each daily episode offers simple, evidence-based strategies to help you feel more confident in your decisions and more connected to your kids.

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

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

The Side of Justin Coulson You Don’t Usually Hear (Happy Birthday Dr J!)

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