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.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 14:23
You’re worried. They don’t care. And somehow, headphones have become the hill your relationship might die on. When one mum fears Bluetooth is harming her teen’s…
Sep 27, 2026 · 21:05
Your child can spend hours on screens without being asked… but getting them to empty the dishwasher feels impossible. So what’s really going on with motivation? In…
Sep 24, 2026 · 17:36
What happens when your child knows they did the wrong thing but immediately reaches for an excuse? The Lachie Neale tribunal story gives parents a surprisingly useful way into a…
Sep 23, 2026 · 16:52
Friendship drama is one of the biggest sources of stress for kids — and heartbreak for parents. In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the six powerful habits that create…
Sep 22, 2026 · 12:25
Your child’s behaviour problems might start with the way they breathe. Dentist Dr Jason Leung joins Justin to explain why mouth breathing can affect sleep, concentration,…
Sep 21, 2026 · 12:41
Your child loves reading… but now the books feel too mature . Do you step in, or risk shutting it down altogether? This episode tackles the tricky middle ground between…
Sep 20, 2026 · 12:24
When life gets overwhelming, even good people become hard to live with. In this deeply honest episode, Justin and Kylie open up about the pressure, stress, snapping, guilt, and…
Sep 17, 2026 · 16:00
The harder we push, the more our kids can push back. Fresh from a free-diving trip in the Philippines, Justin shares an unexpected parenting lesson from 20 metres underwater:…
Sep 16, 2026 · 15:21
Location tracking. Checking a partner’s phone. Constantly asking where they are and who they’re with. For some teenagers, controlling behaviour is becoming so normal…
Sep 15, 2026 · 15:09
Is your child’s screen time spiralling—and every conversation about it ends in a fight? Professor Wayne Warburton, leading psychologist and researcher, reveals how…
Sep 14, 2026 · 13:53
You’ve chosen the school you believe is best for your child. There’s just one problem. They absolutely refuse to go. When an 11-year-old is threatening to cut up his…
Sep 13, 2026 · 16:57
Some of the most well-intentioned things we say to our kids can backfire. From “Good job, you’re so smart” to “You’ll be fine” and “Why…
Sep 10, 2026 · 15:23
The best Father’s Day had almost nothing to do with presents. Justin and Kylie share the unexpectedly beautiful family dinner that turned into stories, tears, terrible…
Sep 9, 2026 · 16:03
More choice should make us happier. Turns out, it often does the opposite. Whether it’s choosing a movie, buying a pair of jeans or helping your child pick school subjects,…
Sep 8, 2026 · 17:10
Parents have more advice, information and expert guidance than ever before. So why are so many feeling stressed, isolated and burnt out? More than 10,000 Australian parents took…
Sep 7, 2026 · 14:00
Your child is standing in front of a party table loaded with cake, lollies and soft drink. Do you step in or let them go for it? Justin and Kylie’s answer might surprise…
Sep 6, 2026 · 23:51
Do you actually know what your child is being taught about gender and identity at school? Child and adolescent psychologist Clare Rowe says many parents have no idea what is…
Sep 3, 2026 · 14:48
What if trying to create the perfect family moment is the very thing getting in the way? After a week away with three of their daughters, Kylie realised she’d arrived with…
Sep 2, 2026 · 11:53
AI never gets annoyed with you. It rarely pushes back. And it’s very good at telling you exactly what you want to hear. New research suggests that this constant validation…
Sep 1, 2026 · 17:18
Gaming can be a source of connection, competence and joy, especially for neurodivergent kids. But when switching off leads to arguments, anxiety or explosive behaviour, parents…
Aug 31, 2026 · 14:42
Your 12-year-old announces they’re dating someone. There’s hand-holding, constant texting and plenty of “love you” messages. Do you shut it down, set…
Aug 30, 2026 · 17:47
We put laptops and tablets into classrooms with a promise that technology would improve education. Nearly two decades later, parents and teachers are asking a confronting…
Aug 27, 2026 · 13:29
What if trying to create the perfect family moment is the very thing getting in the way? After a week away with three of their daughters, Kylie realised she’d arrived with…
Aug 26, 2026 · 17:35
One in three babies is using a phone or tablet by six months old. By age two, almost one in ten is averaging around four hours of screen time a day. New research into screen use…
Aug 25, 2026 · 17:16
Pornography isn’t just a boys’ issue. Girls are seeing it too, often before their parents realise they need to talk about it. Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young…
Aug 24, 2026 · 16:01
Your five-year-old tells a whopping great lie at Show and Tell. Do you correct them, call them out, or let it go? Lying can push every parental button, but for young kids,…
Aug 23, 2026 · 15:27
Everyone wants the shortcut. Better results, less effort, faster success. But what happens when the shortcut fails? The Enhanced Games promised superhuman athletic performances…
Aug 20, 2026 · 11:38
One in three Australian kids is struggling to read at the expected level. In a classroom of 30, that’s 10 children falling behind. Justin speaks with Rachel Amorosakra from…
Aug 19, 2026 · 14:19
Firstborns tend to earn more, study longer and experience better mental health than their younger siblings. For decades, researchers have struggled to explain why. A huge study…
Aug 18, 2026 · 18:57
Friendship isn't just part of childhood. It shapes confidence, mental health and whether kids feel they belong. So why does it seem harder than ever? Michelle Mitchell joins Dr…
Aug 17, 2026 · 15:02
Nothing seems to work. You model gratitude. You talk about growth mindset. You ask what went well each day. Yet your child still expects the worst, finds the problem first, and…
Aug 16, 2026 · 16:01
Most relationships don't fall apart because of one big moment. They drift because of hundreds of tiny missed moments. In this episode, Dr Justin and Kylie Coulson unpack five…
Aug 13, 2026 · 13:54
Sometimes the biggest parenting breakthroughs come right after we completely blow it. Justin admits he let protective-dad mode take over when he confronted his daughter about a…
Aug 12, 2026 · 15:20
Your child wants to join the game. You want to join the coffee group. Your teenager wants to be part of the weekend plans. So why does asking feel so impossible? New research…
Aug 11, 2026 · 18:45
You banned social media. You set the rules. You thought the biggest danger was over. It isn't. Award-winning journalist Madonna King has spent more than a year speaking with…
Aug 10, 2026 · 13:31
The constant bickering is exhausting. One child is breathing too loudly. Someone looked at someone the wrong way. Another toy has been touched. If you're breaking up the same…
Aug 9, 2026 · 16:15
Your child could be having deeply personal, romantic conversations tonight and not with another teenager. A new wave of AI companion apps is attracting young people by offering…
Aug 6, 2026 · 18:24
What if your child's sex education class wasn't teaching what you think it is? In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson sits down with teacher representative Ed Schuller to discuss…
Aug 5, 2026 · 16:16
A heartbreaking family loss changed the way Professor Nicholas Epley understood his own research. In this episode, he shares how grief, adoption and decades of social science…
Aug 4, 2026 · 17:24
Your child doesn't need better social skills. They need more chances to use them. University of Chicago behavioural scientist Professor Nicholas Epley explains why we're wired…
Aug 3, 2026 · 12:55
Watching your child be ignored hurts. You want to step in, fix it and make it stop. Before you do, listen to this conversation. Justin and Kylie answer a question from a mum…
Aug 2, 2026 · 14:30
Seven million school days were missed in Victoria last year. Is this a sign of a growing problem, or are parents finally putting their families first? A new report has sparked…
Jul 30, 2026 · 11:46
You finish the day exhausted. Work's done, dinner's over and the last thing you want is another thing to do. But the moments your kids remember rarely come from expensive…
Jul 29, 2026 · 15:23
Australia banned social media for under-16s. It hasn't stopped kids from using it. New research shows most young people are still logging on, creating fake accounts and finding…
Jul 28, 2026 · 17:19
You're not imagining it. Parenting really does feel harder when you're running on empty. If you've caught yourself wishing for just one day where nobody needs you, this episode…
Jul 27, 2026 · 12:50
A fight video lands on your child's phone. They laugh. They watch it again. They send it to a friend. What do you do next? This week, Justin and Kylie answer a question from a…
Jul 26, 2026 · 10:22
What if the moment you're desperate to get through today becomes the one you'd give anything to have back? Brushing tangled hair. Carrying a sleeping child inside. Sitting…
Jul 23, 2026 · 15:05
A Disney movie about toys ended with a conversation about screens, sewing and what childhood is starting to lose. After watching Toy Story 5 , Justin and Kylie found themselves…
Jul 22, 2026 · 16:50
AI is becoming the friend people never argue with, never disappoint, and never switch off. New research suggests that's exactly the problem. A 12-month study of more than 2,000…
Jul 21, 2026 · 14:17
What if being a better parent had nothing to do with having the right answers? Beloved radio host and bestselling author Christian O'Connell joins Dr Justin Coulson for an honest…
Jul 20, 2026 · 16:53
A student dies by suicide. Suddenly every parent is asking the same question: What do I say to my child? Justin and Kylie tackle one of the toughest conversations a parent can…
Jul 19, 2026 · 19:12
Six kids. One house. Endless noise, constant mess, and a level of logistics that would test anyone. With Australia's birth rate at a record low, Justin and Kylie share the…
Jul 16, 2026 · 16:46
What if the thing your family needs most… isn’t more time - but better conversations? In this episode, we reveal the one habit that keeps us aligned, connected, and…
Jul 15, 2026 · 16:12
We’ve told kids for years that effort changes everything. But the biggest review of growth mindset research in decades just found the results are tiny… sometimes…
Jul 14, 2026 · 15:46
The harder we try to be the "perfect" parent, the more we can unintentionally hold our children back. Family therapist Dr Jenny Brown explains why modern parenting has become so…
Jul 13, 2026 · 13:09
Everyone else has a phone. Your child feels left out. And you’re the “mean parent” holding the line. So what now? In this solo Q&A episode of the Happy Families…
Jul 12, 2026 · 14:47
You are pouring yourself out every single day. But into whose cup? In this powerful conversation inspired by Derek Thompson, Justin and Kylie explore a simple metaphor that will…
Jul 9, 2026 · 11:46
The hardest part of parenting isn’t managing our kids. It’s facing ourselves. This week, a heated family moment revealed something uncomfortable — our children…
Jul 8, 2026 · 15:39
When your child is anxious, lonely or flat… your instinct is to comfort them. But what if the fastest way to help them feel better isn’t self-care — it’s…
Jul 7, 2026 · 22:22
What if the way we talk about periods shapes how our daughters feel about themselves for the rest of their lives? For generations, menstruation was treated as awkward,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 17:28
It’s happening younger than ever. Girls as young as five are worrying about their weight, and by age nine the insecurities can hit hard. In this episode we unpack a…
Jul 5, 2026 · 24:33
What if the very thing we’re trying to protect our kids from… is the thing they actually need most? Many parents want their children to feel confident, resilient,…
Jul 2, 2026 · 18:42
Four days before his daughter's wedding, Justin crashed his bike, suffered a severe concussion, and arrived at the big day bruised, stitched up, and barely functioning. Then he…
Jul 1, 2026 · 17:19
For years we've been told that screens, social media and short-form videos are destroying our ability to focus. But the latest research tells a very different story. In this…
Jun 30, 2026 · 16:57
What if the problem isn't your child... but the way school is designed? For many families, traditional schooling simply doesn't fit. Whether it's school refusal, elite sport,…
Jun 29, 2026 · 12:07
One rushed morning. One moment of frustration. One word you wish you could take back. If you've ever lost your temper with your teenager and spent the rest of the day drowning in…
Jun 28, 2026 · 13:13
What if the fastest way to end an argument with your child is to refuse to join it? When emotions are running high, most parents instinctively step into the conflict, hoping to…
Jun 25, 2026 · 10:45
One moment he was riding his bike. The next, he was unconscious on the side of the road with no memory of what had happened. This week on I'll Do Better Tomorrow, Justin shares…
Jun 24, 2026 · 12:40
A group of Victorian childcare centres recently conducted a "digital detox", removing screens, cameras, Spotify, YouTube, and other technology from classrooms. What happened next…
Jun 23, 2026 · 12:17
What if just a few minutes a day could help your child build resilience, confidence, emotional awareness, and stronger relationships? With children's mental health challenges…
Jun 22, 2026 · 14:41
What happens when someone your child should be able to trust leaves them feeling judged, misunderstood, and unloved? In this heartfelt Q&A, we respond to a mother whose autistic…
Jun 21, 2026 · 14:55
How much is a night out really costing parents in 2026? For many families, the answer is: far more than they can afford. With babysitting costs soaring and the cost of living…
Jun 18, 2026 · 13:56
It's another Friday, where Justin and Kylie look back at the week that was with another 'I'll Do Better Tomorrow' episode. This week, as Justin's new book Boys hit bestseller…
Jun 17, 2026 · 12:35
What helps a boy do the right thing when everyone else is doing the wrong thing? In this episode, Justin shares one of the most important lessons from his new book, Boys:…
Jun 16, 2026 · 18:13
What if one of the biggest challenges facing boys today is something most parents never see? In this fascinating conversation, Dr Justin Coulson explores the concept of…
Jun 15, 2026 · 21:46
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:…
Jun 14, 2026 · 19:05
After more than four years of research, writing, and reflection, Justin's new book, Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out, is finally here. In this special…
Jun 11, 2026 · 22:36
What happens when your child loves something you deeply dislike? In this honest Friday episode, Justin shares what happened when he finally sat down to watch The Amazing Digital…
Jun 10, 2026 · 13:31
Parenthood changes everything - including your body, brain, stress levels, and even how long you might live. In this fascinating episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the surprising…
Jun 9, 2026 · 16:20
Finding genuinely good books for tweens can feel impossible. Too young feels childish. Too old feels uncomfortable. So when one book keeps kids reading under the blankets long…
Jun 8, 2026 · 11:09
Cutting back sugar can help some ADHD kids feel calmer, happier, and more regulated… but how do you do it without accidentally creating food anxiety or body image…
Jun 7, 2026 · 15:20
A stranger in a bakery made one comment about a young girl’s body — and it sparked a conversation every parent needs to hear. When should we speak up? When should we…
Jun 4, 2026 · 18:38
One unexpected date night changed everything. What started with reluctance, exhaustion, and a pottery wheel in the middle of an industrial estate turned into one of the most…
Jun 3, 2026 · 16:52
Friendship drama is one of the biggest sources of stress for kids — and heartbreak for parents. In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the six powerful habits that create…
Jun 2, 2026 · 23:44
Most parents teach their children “stranger danger” and protective behaviours believing it will keep them safe. But what if the way we’ve approached child…
Jun 1, 2026 · 13:08
Would taking your child out of school for a year ruin their education — or completely transform their life for the better? A mum asks whether travelling overseas with her…
May 31, 2026 · 21:59
Your child can spend hours on screens without being asked… but getting them to empty the dishwasher feels impossible. So what’s really going on with motivation? In…
May 28, 2026 · 13:11
One day, it’s endless dishwashing games, kids fighting over who presses the crossing button, and carrying sleeping children from the car to bed. Then suddenly……
May 27, 2026 · 11:01
What if improving your wellbeing was far simpler than you thought? In this Doctor’s Desk episode, Justin and Kylie unpack a huge new scientific review published in Nature…
May 26, 2026 · 16:18
What if protecting our kids too much is actually holding them back? In this powerful conversation, Dr Justin Coulson sits down with extreme athlete, sports psychologist, and…
May 25, 2026 · 19:01
Family holidays are supposed to create magical memories… so why do they often leave parents exhausted, stressed, and financially stretched? In this episode, Justin and…
May 24, 2026 · 16:55
Parenting styles are having another viral moment — tiger mums are out, “beta mums” are in, and social media has plenty to say about how parents should raise…
May 21, 2026 · 17:54
One hilarious family dinner story turned into a powerful reminder of what really matters most. In this Friday edition of I'll Do Better Tomorrow, Justin and Kylie share the…
May 20, 2026 · 21:45
What if the way we talk about “harmful words” is actually making kids more fragile? In this thought-provoking Doctor’s Desk episode, Justin Coulson and Kylie…
May 19, 2026 · 21:49
After years of criticism around child safety, Roblox is rolling out major changes designed to better protect kids online — and this podcast has the exclusive Australian…
May 18, 2026 · 11:53
Your child starts school… and suddenly a screen becomes non-negotiable. What happens when a school’s BYOD policy clashes with your family values? In this episode,…
May 17, 2026 · 12:49
What if your child reviewed your parenting performance today? Would you want to hear the results? In this deeply personal episode, Justin and Kylie share the parenting exercise…
May 14, 2026 · 17:23
A quiet car ride. A game of footy. A conversation no one planned to have. This week, Justin and Kylie reflect on a Mother’s Day that unexpectedly became one of their most…
May 13, 2026 · 12:45
Your child finishes assignments faster than ever… but are they actually learning anything? In this Doctor’s Desk episode, Justin and Kylie Coulson unpack two…
May 12, 2026 · 20:58
AI isn’t just helping your kids with homework - it’s shaping who they trust, how they think, and what they feel. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr Justin Coulson…
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