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S2:E26 | Dr Justin Coulson: Raising Happy Kids & Healthy Families

Written by Brittany George | Jul 27, 2020 9:57:54 PM

Raising children is no easy feat – so, where can you turn when you need tried and trusted advice?

Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia's most respected and popular parenting authors and speakers. He is sought after for his expertise in family life, relationships, and wellbeing and resilience; and the founder of  'Happy Families', in which Justin provides happiness, relationship, and parenting training to parents, teachers, and the corporate sector.



Justin and his wife Kylie have been married for 20 years and are the parents of six daughters. He is the author of the bestselling books '9 Ways to a Resilient Child', and '21 Days to a Happier Family'.

Whilst working in radio and raising his eldest daughter, Justin realised he wasn't being the dad or husband he wanted to be. He went to uni and studied psychology, completing his PhD in psychology, before spending a few years working as a researcher.

Tune in to hear Dr Coulson's insight into the key of parenting -  what kids really want to be happy, some tips for parents to be better parents, challenges of parenting in today's fast paced environment, and what excites and drives him to continue to evolve as a father, husband and thought-leader on parenting and happy families